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forceps
[ fawr-suhps, -seps ]
noun
- an instrument, as pincers or tongs, for seizing and holding objects, as in surgical operations.
- Anatomy, Zoology. a part or feature resembling a forceps, especially a pair of appendages at the posterior of certain insects.
forceps
/ ˈɔːɪ /
noun
- a surgical instrument in the form of a pair of pincers, used esp in the delivery of babies
- ( as modifier )
a forceps baby
- any pincer-like instrument
- any part or structure of an organism shaped like a forceps
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڴǰc· adjective
- ڴǰ··· [fawr-, sip, -ee-, uh, l], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of forceps1
Word History and Origins
Origin of forceps1
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Example Sentences
Many said there had been shortages of medical equipment such as speculums, emergency adrenaline, ECG patches, forceps and gloves due to "constantly unpaid invoices", which they claimed had resulted in some appointments being cancelled.
Ava-Lea's heart rate then deteriorated, and Ms Wootton agreed to an assisted birth, and her daughter was delivered with the help of forceps.
Estimates vary but around 50% of people who have had babies experience some degree of prolapse and the use of forceps or a vacuum during birth increases the risk.
Smithy distracted himself as he bent the iron rod with a pair of forceps.
The pulmonologist sent a fibreoptic bronchoscope - a tiny camera with forceps - down her airway.
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