am·ni·os·co·py

(ăm′nē-ŏs′kə-pē)

n. pl. am·ni·os·co·pies

Examination of the amniotic cavity and fetus using an optical instrument that is inserted directly into the amniotic cavity.

[amnio(n) + -scopy.]

am′ni·o·scope′ (-ə-skōp′) n.

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Translations

amnioscopia

am·ni·os·co·py

n. amnioscopía, visualización directa del feto y del líquido amniótico por medio de un endoscopio.

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