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forceps
1. a. a surgical instrument in the form of a pair of pincers, used esp in the delivery of babies b. (as modifier): a forceps baby 2. any part or structure of an organism shaped like a forceps forceps [′fȯr·səps] (design engineering) A pincerlike instrument for grasping objects. (invertebrate zoology) A pair of curved, hard, movable appendages at the end of the abdomen of certain insects, for example, the earwig. (medicine) A device with two blades or limbs opposite each other which is operated by handles or by direct force on the blades; used in surgery to grasp, compress, and hold tissue, a body part, or surgical substances. Forceps a medical instrument for seizing and holding tissues and such objects as bandages; they consist of two blades joined by a spring-loaded hinge. Forceps are classified according to their use and according to the shape of their tips; for example, dressing forceps, anatomical forceps, and alligator forceps are distinguished. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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