Amniotomy
Also called Breaking the water
Obstetrics & GynecologyGood to know
Deliberate artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes using a sterile instrument to induce or accelerate labor.
Korean
인공파막
양막을 인위적으로 파열하여 분만을 유도하거나 가속하는 시술.
French
Amniotomie
Rupture artificielle délibérée des membranes amniotiques à l'aide d'un instrument stérile pour déclencher ou accélérer le travail.
Word parts
amni/oRoot(Greek) Amnion (innermost membrane around the fetus)-tomySuffix(Greek) Incision, cutting