how to pronounce amniocentesis

/ˌæm.ni.əʊ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/

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amniocentesis is pronounced in six syllables

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An example use of amniocentesis in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… like an amniocentesis which carries a …”

meanings of amniocentesis

noun:

A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications.

amniocentesis frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word amniocentesis occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics amniocentesis can be related to

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