FORCEPS


Meaning of FORCEPS in English

for ‧ ceps /ˈfɔːseps, -səps $ ˈfɔːr-/ BrE AmE noun [plural]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: probably from formus 'warm' + capere 'to take' ]

a medical instrument used for picking up and holding things:

a pair of forceps

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