Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amniocentesis

/ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: am-nio-cen-te-sis
IPA: /ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.

Example Sentences

"In most countries amniocentesis is now offered to – perhaps even imposed on – all older mothers, to check whether the foetus carries an extra chromosome."

Etymology

By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/

Inflected Forms

amniocenteses (plural)

Synonyms

amnio

Rhymes With

photophoresis

Questions

How do you pronounce amniocentesis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs/.
What does amniocentesis mean?: A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.
Where does amniocentesis come from?: By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.

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