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fetoscopy [fētos′kəpē] a procedure in which a fetus may be directly observed in utero, using a fetoscope introduced through a small incision in the abdomen under local anesthesia. Photographs may be taken, and amniotic fluid, fetal cells, or blood may be sampled for prenatal diagnosis of many congenital anomalies or genetic defects. fetoscopy viewing of the fetus in utero by means of the fetoscope. fetoscopy Obstetrics An imaging technique in which a ultrasound-guided, 3 mm in diameter needle with an endoscope is inserted through the abdominal wall into the uterus to view a living fetus; fetoscopy can be performed in the 2nd
and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy and carries a significant risk of fetal wastage, related to rupture of fetal membranes. Cf Embryoscopy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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