amniotomy
noun
am·ni·ot·o·my
ˌam-nē-ˈät-ə-mē 
plural amniotomies
: intentional rupture of the amnion chiefly to induce or facilitate labor
Regardless of the common practice of performing amniotomy in most labors, there seems to be little evidence of its effectiveness in preventing or treating abnormal progress of labor.—
Watson A. Bowes, Jr., in Management of Labor and Delivery
Watson A. Bowes, Jr., in Management of Labor and DeliveryDictionary Entries Near amniotomy
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“Amniotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amniotomy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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