A medical procedure in which a hook is inserted into the cervix to catch and rupture the amniotic sac is called a/an:

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The medical procedure described in the question is amniotomy, which involves using a hook or instrument to break the amniotic sac to induce or augment labor. Assisted delivery refers to the use of instruments (such as forceps or vacuum extraction) to assist in delivery, while amniocentesis involves removal of amniotic fluid for genetic or diagnostic testing. Version refers to a procedure to turn a baby from a breech or other abnormal position to a head-down position before delivery.

A Medical Procedure in Which a Hook Is Inserted into the Cervix