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Forceps: meaning, definitions and examples

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forceps

 

[ หˆfษ”หr.sษ›ps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical instrument

Forceps are a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects. They are commonly used in medical procedures, such as surgery and childbirth.

Synonyms

clamps, pliers, tweezers

Examples of usage

  • During the surgery, the surgeon used forceps to carefully remove the foreign object.
  • The doctor used forceps to assist in the delivery of the baby.

Translations

Translations of the word "forceps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pinรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฎเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pinzette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinset

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™seta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ปใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pince

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pinzas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑmbฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€์…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ู‚ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pinzeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pinzeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•Šๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pinceta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pincet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pinzas

Etymology

The word 'forceps' originated from Latin 'forcipem,' which means a pair of tongs or pincers. The concept of forceps dates back to ancient civilizations, where various forms of grasping tools were used for different purposes. Over time, forceps evolved into the specialized medical instrument we know today, designed for precision and safety in delicate procedures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,807, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.