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a device used to monitor the fetal heartbeat and the strength of the mother's uterine contractions during labor. Abbr: EFM
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electronic fetal monitor
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electronic fetal monitor — noun an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother s uterine contractions during childbirth • Syn: ↑electronic foetal monitor, ↑fetal monitor, ↑foetal monitor • Hypernyms: ↑monitor * * * a device used to monitor the fetal… … Useful english dictionary
electronic foetal monitor — noun an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother s uterine contractions during childbirth • Syn: ↑electronic fetal monitor, ↑fetal monitor, ↑foetal monitor • Hypernyms: ↑monitor … Useful english dictionary
fetal monitor — noun an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother s uterine contractions during childbirth • Syn: ↑electronic fetal monitor, ↑electronic foetal monitor, ↑foetal monitor • Hypernyms: ↑monitor … Useful english dictionary
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electronicfetal monitor — electronic fetal monitor n. Abbr. EFM An electronic device used during labor to monitor fetal heartbeat and maternal uterine contractions. * * * … Universalium
foetal monitor — noun an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother s uterine contractions during childbirth • Syn: ↑electronic fetal monitor, ↑electronic foetal monitor, ↑fetal monitor • Hypernyms: ↑monitor … Useful english dictionary
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