fetoscope

fetoscope definition - medical

fe·to·scope (fēˈtə-skōpˌ)

noun
  1. A flexible fiber-optic device used to view a fetus in utero.
  2. A type of stethoscope designed for listening to the fetal heartbeat.

Related Forms:

  • fe·tosˈco·py (fē-tŏsˈkə-pē) noun

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