amnio meaning
UK US /ˈæmnioʊ/ 3 syllables
amnio (noun): (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities.
Definition of amnio
- (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
Synonyms: amniocentesis
Type of: centesis, prenatal diagnosis
How to pronounce amnio
amnio is pronounced /ˈæmnioʊ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in IO · 5-letter words
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