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What is amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis

A prenatal diagnostic technique in which a needle is inserted through the mother's abdominal wall and into the uterus in order to remove a sample of amniotic fluid. The fluid is then analyzed to determine if certain abnormalities are present in the fetus.

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