amniotomy
Definitions
An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour.
Examples
“The procedure, sometimes called amniotomy, involves rupturing the amniotic membranes to speed⟳ contractions.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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