fetoscopy

/fiːˈtɑːskəpi/
noun
  1. A medical procedure in which a fetoscope is used to examine a fetus or perform surgery inside the womb.
    • Advances in fetoscopy have made it safer for both mother and child.
    • The doctor recommended fetoscopy to get a closer look at the fetus's spine.
    • Fetoscopy is sometimes used to treat certain conditions before a baby is born.
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