amniotomy

American  

[am-nee ah-tuh-mee] / ˌæm ni ˈɑ tə mi /

noun

• amniotomies
  plural

1. the puncturing of the amniotic sac in order to collect a sample of or reduce the quantity of amniotic fluid; also, the puncturing of the amniotic sac in order to induce labor.

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• amniotomies
  plural

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