Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amniorrhexis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
am-nior-rhex-is
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rupture of the amniotic sac during pregnancy.

Uncountable

Etymology

From amnio- + -rrhexis.

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Usage

Questions

What does amniorrhexis mean?
A rupture of the amniotic sac during pregnancy.
Where does amniorrhexis come from?
From amnio- + -rrhexis.

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