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源自希腊语 'amnion'(羊膜)和 'kentesis'(穿刺),字面意思是'羊膜穿刺'。
❶ 羊膜穿刺术,一种医学检查方法,通过抽取孕妇子宫内的羊水来检测胎儿的健康状况或遗传疾病。
“The doctor recommended amniocentesis to check for genetic abnormalities.”
(医生建议做羊膜穿刺术以检查遗传异常。)
“Amniocentesis is usually performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy.”
(羊膜穿刺术通常在怀孕第15至20周之间进行。)
undergo amniocentesis — 接受羊膜穿刺术,指孕妇进行这项医学检查的过程。
“She decided to undergo amniocentesis to ensure the baby's health.”
(她决定接受羊膜穿刺术以确保宝宝的健康。)