amnioscopy

English

Etymology

From amnio- +‎ -scopy.

Noun

amnioscopy (plural amnioscopies)

1. Examination of a foetus and the amniotic fluid in the lowest part of the amniotic sac using an amnioscope introduced through the cervical canal.

Derived terms

• endoamnioscopy

Related terms

• amnioscope

Translations

examination of a foetus and the amniotic fluid

• Catalan: amnioscòpia f
• Finnish: amnioskopia, lapsivedentähystys
• Portuguese: amnioscopia f