Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forceps
noun
/ˈfɔːr.sɛps/
Definition
A medical instrument used for grasping, lifting, or manipulating tissue and other objects during surgical or medical procedures.
Examples
- The surgeon used forceps to carefully extract the foreign object.
- Forceps are essential for delivering a baby in certain situations.
- In the lab, scientists often use forceps to handle delicate specimens.
Meaning
Forceps are tools commonly employed by healthcare professionals to hold or extract objects, often in surgical settings.
Synonyms
- tweezers
- clamps
- graspers
