foetoscopy
/fiːˈtɒskəpi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the womb to examine a fetus or take samples.
- Foetoscopy allows doctors to see the fetus directly and diagnose certain conditions.
- Foetoscopy is usually performed only when other tests suggest a serious problem.
- The specialist recommended foetoscopy to check for a suspected genetic disorder.