Amniocentesis. Artwork showing an amniocentesis test being performed on a pregnant woman. First an ultrasound transducer is used to determine the best location for extraction. A needle is then inserted through the woman's abdomen into the amniotic sac surrounding the foetus. A sample of the amniotic fluid is extracted and then screened for genetic or chromosomal disorders,such as Down's syndrome | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gardiner, Peter |
Bildgröße: | 7795 px × 2835 px |
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