forceps
for·ceps
noun \ˈfȯr-səps, -ˌseps\ plural forceps
Definition of FORCEPS
: an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects especially for delicate operations (as by jewelers or surgeons)
— for·ceps·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
Origin of FORCEPS
for·ceps
noun \ˈfȯr-səps, -ˌseps\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; forceps
Medical Definition of FORCEPS
: an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects especially for delicate operations (as by surgeons, obstetricians, or dentists)
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