Amniography
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æmniˈɒɡɹəfi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amniography is a noun meaning The radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance.
Meaning
The radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance.
Example Sentences
Amniography consists of opacifying the amniotic fluid in the uterus with a suitable contrast medium in order to delineate the uterine cavity and to study certain aspects of maternal and fetal physiology.
Word Forms
- amniographies
Synonyms for amniography
Depending on context, synonyms include fetography.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endoamnioscopy, amnioscope, amnioscopy, amnio, amniocentesis, aneurysmography.
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