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amnihook

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.

Examples

“The physician/nurse midwife inserts an amnihook through the cervix and perforates the amniotic membranes. Labor contractions may begin⟳ within a few hours.”
“The conclusions suggest⟳ that every delivery suite should have⟳, alongside the sundry ampoules of oxytocin and packs of disposable amnihooks, birthing pools available.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

amnio amnioblast amniocele amniocentesis amniochorion amniocyte

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