forceps

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/ˈfɔːsəps/ English

Definitions

noun

An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

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Synonyms

pair of forceps craniotomy tweezers pincers tongs pliers clamps claws clips pickups clamp hemostat retriever holder pick-up grasper nippers

Associated

episiotomy dilator earwig haptic obstetric caesarean scalpel cephalic scissors

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