amniography

[ am-nee-og-ruh-fee ]

/ ˌæm niˈɒg rə fi /

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noun, plural am·ni·og·ra·phies.

an x-ray examination of the amniotic sac after the injection of an opaque solution, performed to permit visualization of the umbilical cord and the placenta.

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Origin of amniography

1965–70; amnio- (as combining form of amnion) + -graphy

Words nearby amniography

amnesiac, amnesty, Amnesty International, amnio, amniocentesis, amniography, amnion, amniote, amniotic, amniotic fluid, amniotic sac