Definition of Cephalotribe

1. n. An obstetrical instrument for performing cephalotripsy.

Definition of Cephalotribe

1. Noun. An obstetric instrument for performing cephalotripsy. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cephalotribe

1. Forceps-like instrument, with strong blades and a screw handle, formerly used to crush the foetal head in cases of dystocia. Origin: G. Tribo, to rub, bruise (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cephalotribe

cephalothin
cephalothins
cephalothoraces
cephalothoracic
cephalothoracopagus
cephalothoracopagus asymmetros
cephalothoracopagus disymmetros
cephalothoracopagus monosymmetros
cephalothorax
cephalothoraxes
cephalotome
cephalotomes
cephalotomies
cephalotomy
cephalotoxin
cephalotribe (current term)
cephalotribes
cephalotripsies
cephalotripsy
cephalous
cephalæa
cepham
cephams
cephamycin
cephamycins
cephapirin
cephapirin sodium
cepheid
cepheid variable

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