AMNIOCENTESIS
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌam.nɪ.ə(ʊ).sɛnˈtiːs.ɪs//
noun
- (medicine) A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid."In most countries amniocentesis is now offered to – perhaps even imposed on – all older mothers, to check whether the foetus carries an extra chromosome."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'AMNIOCENTESIS'?
The word AMNIOCENTESIS is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
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Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AMNIOCENTESIS'?
The word AMNIOCENTESIS is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
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Total: 21 points
How many letters is the word 'AMNIOCENTESIS'?
The word AMNIOCENTESIS has 13 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.