Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amnihook

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: am-ni-hook
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.

Example Sentences

"The physician/nurse midwife inserts an amnihook through the cervix and perforates the amniotic membranes. Labor contractions may begin within a few hours."
"The conclusions suggest that every delivery suite should have, alongside the sundry ampoules of oxytocin and packs of disposable amnihooks, birthing pools available."

Etymology

From a trademark. Blend of amniotic + hook.

Inflected Forms

amnihooks (plural)

Questions

What does amnihook mean?: A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.
Where does amnihook come from?: From a trademark. Blend of amniotic + hook.

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