Amnihook
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.
"The physician/nurse midwife inserts an amnihook through the cervix and perforates the amniotic membranes. Labor contractions may begin within a few hours."
Example
More examples"The physician/nurse midwife inserts an amnihook through the cervix and perforates the amniotic membranes. Labor contractions may begin within a few hours."
Etymology
From a trademark. Blend of amniotic + hook.
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