English-Italian translations for amniocentesis

amniocentesiIn alcuni paesi, si riporta che la selezione in base al sesso è più comune nelle città, dove tecnologie quali l'amniocentesi e gli ultrasuoni sono immediatamente disponibili e pronti agli abusi. In some countries it is reported that sex selection is more common in cities, where technologies such as amniocentesis and ultrasound are readily available and open to misuse.

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

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