amniocentesis
Fetal fluid sampling
Amniocentesis is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted through the abdominal wall into the uterus to withdraw a sample of amniotic fluid.
The fluid contains fetal cells that can be analyzed for genetic abnormalities, chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome, or other conditions.
It is typically performed during the second trimester of pregnancy.
The doctor recommended amniocentesis after the screening showed elevated risk factors.
Organized chromosome display
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- trisomyThree chromosomes, not two
- Down syndromeThird chromosome 21 present
- genetic testingAnalysis for inherited disorders
screening · abnormalities · cystic fibrosis · spina bifida · neural tube defects · paternity · mutation · inherited
Before birth
- fetusGestating offspring
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- obstetricsChildbirth medicine branch
- maternalOf or like mothers
second trimester · high-risk · ultrasound · placenta · perinatology · obstetrician · expectant · gestational age
Pointed implement for sewing
- extractionAct of removing
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- transabdominalThrough the abdominal wall
- syringeMedical injection tool
guided · sterile · outpatient · midtrimester · sampling · puncture · withdrawal · aspiration
Troubled mental state
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- fearEmotional response to threat
nervousness · trepidation · stress · concern · dread · decision · results · counseling
Pregnancy lost naturally
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
complications · invasive · rupture · preterm labor · spotting · discomfort · consent · contraindications
karyotype
Organized chromosome display
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- trisomyThree chromosomes, not two
- Down syndromeThird chromosome 21 present
genetic testing · screening · abnormalities · cystic fibrosis · spina bifida · neural tube defects · paternity · mutation · inherited · alpha-fetoprotein
prenatal
Before birth
- fetusGestating offspring
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- obstetricsChildbirth medicine branch
maternal · second trimester · high-risk · ultrasound · placenta · perinatology · obstetrician · expectant · gestational age · fetal development
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- extractionAct of removing
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- transabdominalThrough the abdominal wall
syringe · guided · sterile · outpatient · midtrimester · sampling · puncture · withdrawal · aspiration · laboratory
worry
Troubled mental state
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
fear · nervousness · trepidation · stress · concern · dread · decision · results · counseling · reassurance
miscarriage
Pregnancy lost naturally
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
bleeding · complications · invasive · rupture · preterm labor · spotting · discomfort · consent · contraindications
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
- health testsblood test, blood pressure check, cholesterol test, glucose test, vision test
- medical proceduressurgery, transplant, bypass surgery, biopsy, heart surgery
- medical testsblood test, blood tests, CT scan, X-ray, urine tests
- bioethicsbioethics, medical ethics, genetic engineering, beneficence, non-maleficence
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
amniocentesisultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
blood draw · phlebotomy · saliva test · urine sample · skin biopsy