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AMNIOCENTESIS [1 record]
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
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