fetal acoustic stimulation test

fetal acoustic stimulation test
(for assessing fetal health) a vibroacoustic stimulus such as an electronic artificial larynx is applied either externally or directly to the fetus and resultant fetal movements, cardioacceleration, and alterations in respiration are evaluated.

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