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AMNIOCENTESIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Pregnancy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amniocentesis
1, record 1, English, amniocentesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amnio 2, record 1, English, amnio
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac, using a needle and syringe, in order to remove amniotic fluid. 3, record 1, English, - amniocentesis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The material obtained (by amniocentesis) may be studied chemically or cytologically to detect genetic disorders or maternal-fetal blood incompatibility. 3, record 1, English, - amniocentesis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- amniocenthesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Grossesse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amniocentèse
1, record 1, French, amniocent%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ponction de la cavité amniotique chez une femme enceinte, permettant de retirer une certaine quantité de liquide amniotique aux fins d'analyse. 1, record 1, French, - amniocent%C3%A8se
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'amniocentèse permet une étude chimique et cytologique du liquide dans lequel baigne le fœtus. 1, record 1, French, - amniocent%C3%A8se
Record 1, Key term(s)
- amniocenthèse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Embarazo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- amniocentesis
1, record 1, Spanish, amniocentesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punción del amnios para obtener líquido amniótico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - amniocentesis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Pregnancy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prenatal test
1, record 2, English, prenatal%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that allows your doctor to gather information about your baby's health and development. 1, record 2, English, - prenatal%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "prenatal diagnosis". 2, record 2, English, - prenatal%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Grossesse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test prénatal
1, record 2, French, test%20pr%C3%A9natal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test anténatal 2, record 2, French, test%20ant%C3%A9natal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'amniocentèse en est un exemple. 3, record 2, French, - test%20pr%C3%A9natal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparer avec «diagnostic prénatal». 3, record 2, French, - test%20pr%C3%A9natal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Embarazo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba prenatal
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20prenatal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prueba realizada durante el embarazo para la detección de cualquier defecto congénito del feto. 2, record 2, Spanish, - prueba%20prenatal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La muestra del villus coriónico(CVS) es una prueba prenatal que consiste en extraer una muestra muy pequeña de tejido de la parte exterior del saco donde se desarrolla el feto. [...] Existe otra prueba prenatal llamada amniocentesis que permite diagnosticar los mismos defectos congénitos pero que se realiza cuando el embarazo se encuentra un poco más avanzado [...] 3, record 2, Spanish, - prueba%20prenatal
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