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forceps
noun for·ceps \ˈfȯr-səps, -ˌseps\
: a medical tool that is used for grasping or holding things
plural forceps
Full Definition of FORCEPS
: an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects especially for delicate operations (as by jewelers or surgeons)
— for·ceps·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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forceps
noun for·ceps \ˈfȯr-səps\
plural forceps
Definition of FORCEPS for Kids
: an instrument for grasping, holding, or pulling on things especially in delicate operations (as by a jeweler or surgeon)
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forceps
noun for·ceps \ˈfȯr-səps, -ˌseps\
plural forceps
Medical Definition of FORCEPS
: an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects especially for delicate operations (as by surgeons, obstetricians, or dentists)
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