Definition

A special medical instrument used to listen to or view a fetus inside a pregnant woman's body.

Example

The doctor used a fetoscope to check the baby's heartbeat during the prenatal visit.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a fetoscope in action?

No, I haven't! What is it used for?

It's a cool device that lets you hear the baby's heartbeat.

Wow, that sounds amazing! I'd love to see that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fetoscope → It is formed from "feto-" (from Latin "fetus", meaning offspring or young one) and "-scope" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "fetoscope" refers to an instrument used to examine or observe a fetus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fetus' as the young one you are examining with a 'scope' — that's how a fetoscope helps in observing a fetus.

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