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amniocentesis n.diagnostic technique involving the withdrawing of amniotic fluid by hypodermic needle, 1958, Modern Latin, from amnion + centesis "surgical puncture involving a puncture," from Latinized form of Greek kentesis "a pricking," from kentein "to prick" (from PIE root *kent- "to prick, jab;" see center (n.)). updated on September 20, 2022 |