AMNIOCENTESIS

13 letters 17 Scrabble points /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/

Definition of AMNIOCENTESIS

noun

  1. 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.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters A M N I O C E N T E S I S
Length 13 letters
Scrabble Score 17 points