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What is amniocentesis? Why a statutory b...

What is amniocentesis? Why a statutory ban is imposed on this technique?

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Amniocentesis is a parental technique used to detect any chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus and it is being often misued to determine the sex of the foetus. Once the sex of the foetus is known, there may be a chance of female foeticide. Hence, a statutory ban on amniocentesis is imposed.
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