forcipressure
noun
for·ci·pres·sure
ˈfȯr-sə-ˌpresh-ər 
: compression of a blood vessel with a forceps to arrest hemorrhage
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“Forcipressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/forcipressure. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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