amnioscopy
Also found in: Dictionary, Medical.
amnioscopy
[′am·ne·ō‚skōp·ē] (medicine)
Visual examination of the amniotic fluid in the lower part of the amniotic sac by means of an amnioscope.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive
If the woman shows a "bad" NST or the
amnioscopy shows discoloration in the amniotic fluid, the birth is immediately induced.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.