amnioclepsis
|am-ni-o-clep-sis|
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/ˌæmniəˈklɛpsɪs/
amniotic fluid extraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amnioclepsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amnios' meaning 'lamb' and 'klepsis' meaning 'stealing or taking'.
Historical Evolution
'amnios' combined with 'klepsis' in Greek to form 'amnioclepsis', which was adopted into medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the act of taking or puncturing the amniotic sac, and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical procedure involving the puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain amniotic fluid for testing.
The doctor recommended an amnioclepsis to check for genetic disorders.
Synonyms
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