fetoscopy

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Procedure in which a fetus may be directly observed in utero, using a fiber-optic endoscope (fetoscope) introduced through a small incision in the abdomen under local anesthesia.

Note: Photographs may be taken, and amniotic fluid, fetal cells, or blood may be sampled for prenatal diagnosis of many congenital anomalies or genetic defects.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 755 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'fetoscopy' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10717 RIS BibTex EndNote
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