Amniocentesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012865",
  "term": "Amniocentesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus. The fluid contains fetal cells and proteins, which are analyzed to detect chromosomal abnormalities, genetic disorders, and neural tube defects. This procedure is generally performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of gestation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "amniotic sac",
    "fetus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 720 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amniocentesis/"
}