amnio
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- noun
- /ˈæmni.oʊ/
- Informal
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amnio
- You know I don't want an amnio.
- amnio results
And And again, so for my mother, this was before amnio.
- And And again, so for my mother, this was before amnio.
Examples
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The doctor recommended an amnio to check for any genetic disorders in the baby.
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Today we learned that the amnio results do not indicate Down syndrome, yet raise the flag on a possible chromosome 4 problem (duplication).
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So I agreed to have the amnio done.
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I am not having amnio either.
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We had done four amnios that morning and then nothing.
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I had the amnio on 12/26/05, and the results came in on Jan. 13, 2006.
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Amnios are pretty routine for women your age.
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I also don't have to do CVS or an amnio since I know that genetically the baby is fine.
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Before proceeding with the amnio, the physician explained the risks and benefits to the parents.
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She was nervous about the amnio, but she wanted to ensure the health of her child.
Synonyms
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A medical test that takes fluid from the womb to check the baby for problems
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amnio is a short form of amniocentesis, the medical test that takes fluid from the baby's sac in the womb. It comes from Greek amnion, from amnos meaning 'lamb'—a helpful way to remember is to think of the sac like a little lambskin, so amnio names the procedure on that sac.