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amniocentesis

UK //ˌæmniəʊsenˈtiːsɪs//US //ˌæmnioʊsenˈtiːsɪs//

词源

源自希腊语 'amnion'(羊膜)和 'kentesis'(穿刺),字面意思是'羊膜穿刺'。

noun

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。)

同义词:amnio, prenatal testing

常见短语

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。)