The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word AMNIOCENTESIS
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The straight part
We know that "Aid to a certain diagnosis" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aid to a certain diagnosis = amniocentesis.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AMNIOCENTESIS mean?
AMNIOCENTESIS noun- 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.