Question

What's amniocentesis

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Amniocentesis

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It is a process in which amniotic fluid is sampled using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for abnormalities in the developing fetus.⭐

Answer 2

Answer:

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique. In this a small amount of amniotic fluid via a needle inserted  through the abdomen into the uterus and amniotic sac, in order to gain information about the foetus. The  amniotic fluid contains cells (amniocytes) of the amniotic membrane and some foetal skin cells. These cells  are cultured and stimulated to grow. After a few days, the cells are broken to release the chromosome; which  are stained and counted and compared with 23 pairs of normal human chromosomes for detecting extra or  missing pieces. The centers for genetic counselling after amniocentesis on request to woman for such  chromosome analysing the amniocentesis technique has been developed for foetal abnormalities by analysing chromosomal defect or aberration of the foetus. With the realisation that the test could reveal the sex of the  foetus, in many cases patients go for or are forced to go for abortion if the expected child is a female. This  is the misuse of amniocentesis.