Meaning of amnihook | Babel Free

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.”

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