Amniotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amniotomy is a noun meaning (medicine) An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour.
Meaning
(medicine) An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour.
Example Sentences
The procedure, sometimes called amniotomy, involves rupturing the amniotic membranes to speed contractions.
Word Forms
- amniotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hysteroamniotomy, amniocentesis, amnioreduction, endoamnioscopy, amnio, amnionectomy.
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