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hysteroamniotomynounThe artificial rupture of the amniotic sacs and the uterus.
amniocentesisnoun(medicine) 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, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.
amnioreductionnoun(surgery) The removal of excess amniotic fluid.
breaking of the watersnounthe rupture of the amniotic sac at the beginning of or during labour.
endoamnioscopynoun(obstetrics) An experimental imaging technique which allows direct visualisation of the developing fetus.
amnionounamniocentesis
amnionectomynounexcision of an amnion
amniogenesisnounThe formation and development of the amnion
amnioscopynounExamination of a foetus and the amniotic fluid in the lowest part of the amniotic sac using an amnioscope introduced through the cervical canal.
membranesnoun(medicine, informal, specifically) The amniotic sac.
amnionnoun(anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
episiotomynoun(medicine) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.
embryotomynoun(medicine) The act of cutting up a deceased foetus, so that it can be removed from the womb.
atriotomynoun(medicine) The surgical opening of an atrium.
amniographynounThe radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance.
amnioscopenounA form of endoscope used to examine the amniotic cavity and its foetus.
pinard's maneuvernoun(medicine) A method for delivering a breach fetus.
vacuum aspirationnoun(medicine) A method of inducing abortion, during the first trimester of pregnancy, in which the embryo and placenta are drawn off through a narrow tube.
adhesiotomynoun(surgery) The surgical procedure to divide or separate an adhesion.
arteriotomynoun(medicine) The opening of an artery, especially for bloodletting.

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