foetoscope
/ˈfiːtəˌskoʊp/
noun
- A medical instrument used to listen to the heartbeat of a fetus inside the womb.
- The doctor used a foetoscope to check the baby's heart rate during the prenatal visit.
- Modern foetoscopes are often electronic and provide a clear sound of the fetal heart.
- With a foetoscope, the midwife could hear the strong, steady heartbeat of the unborn child.