forceps
pronunciation
How to pronounce forceps in British English:
UK [ˈfɔ:seps]
How to pronounce forceps in American English:
US [ˈfɔrseps]
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- Noun:
- an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
Word Origin
- forceps (n.)
- 1560s, from Latin forceps "pair of tongs, pincers," apparently literally "something with which to grasp hot things," a compound of formus "hot" (see warm (adj.)) + root of capere "to hold, take" (see capable). Originally a smith's implement. The classical plural is forcipes. Related: Forcipal.
Example
- 1. Using forceps , the lateral lower eyelid is retracted away from the globe to expose the lateral canthus tendon .
- 2. Eg. in a little whileshe delivered the baby with forceps .
- 3. Surgical clamps and forceps and surgical ligators and related instruments .
- 4. Medical instruments ; dressing forceps , angular .
- 5. I know you prefer to say " pick ups " instead of " forceps . "