amniodrainage

amniodrainage

(am?ne-o-dran'aj) [ amnio- + drainage]
Withdrawal of amniotic fluid to treat fetal diseases and conditions such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
Synonym: therapeutic amniocentesis
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