"amnihook" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amnihooks [plural]
Etymology: From a trademark. Blend of amniotic + hook. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|amniotic|hook}} Blend of amniotic + hook Head templates: {{en-noun}} amnihook (plural amnihooks)
  1. (medicine) A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy. Categories (topical): Medicine

Inflected forms

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