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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An endoscopic procedure during pregnancy to allow access to the fetus, the amniotic cavity, the umbilical cord, and the fetal side of the placenta. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

embryoscopyembryoscopyfoetoscopy

Etymology

From feto- + -scopy.

Related phrases

umbilical cord

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