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Definition of Forceps

1. Noun. An extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies).

Definition of Forceps

1. n. A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc.

Definition of Forceps

1. Noun. An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers. ¹

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Definition of Forceps

1. an instrument for seizing and holding objects [n -CIPES]

Medical Definition of Forceps

1. 1. A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc. A pliers-like medical instrument used to grasp tissue. 2. The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and some other insects. See Earwig. Dressing forceps. See Dressing. Origin: L. Forceps, -cipis, from the root of formus Hot + capere to take; akin to E. Heave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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