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amnio
noun[ C ]
informaluk /ˈæm.ni.əʊ/ us /ˈæm.ni.oʊ/pluralamnios
informal word foramniocentesis:
If something is picked up at the screening, you can then have an amnio.
For many expectant women, an amnio will confirm that there are no obvious health issues to worry about.
I decided to go ahead with an amnio.
Some doctors recommend amnios for any pregnant woman over the age of 35.
I could imagine having an amnio if there was a significant chance that the child had life-threatening health problems.
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