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Amniocentesis describe it full

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Answered by shwetalapse1313

Explanation:

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used primarily in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections as well as for sex determination. In this procedure, a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus.

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Amniocentesis : Used to extract foetal cells for genetic analysis.

1. Ultrasound used to determine the

position of the foetus in the uterus

2. Needle inserted through the

abdominal and uterine wall

3. Amnionic fluid containing

foetal cells extracted

4. Centrifuge of

extracted fluid

and foetal cells

5. Cells used in karyotype

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Risks associated with amniocentesis

1. Miscarriage

2. Needle injury to foetus

3. Leaking amniotic fluid

4. Infection

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