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Meaning of "forceps" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FORCEPS

From Latin, from formus hot + capere to seize.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FORCEPS

ˈfɔːsɪps


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORCEPS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Forceps is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FORCEPS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Forceps

Forceps or forcipes are a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects. Forceps are used when fingers are too large to grasp small objects or when many objects need to be held at one time while the hands are used to perform a task. The term 'forceps' is used almost exclusively within the medical field. Outside medicine, people usually refer to forceps as tweezers, tongs, pliers, clips or clamps. 'Forceps' can be used as both the singular and plural form of the word. Also, it is not referred to as a "pair" as one refers to a "pair of scissors". Etymologically, the word derives from the Latin forca, meaning a snare or trap. Mechanically, forceps employ the principle of the lever to grasp and apply pressure. Surgical forceps are commonly made of high-grade carbon steel, which ensures they can withstand repeated sterilization in high-temperature autoclaves. Lower quality steel is used in forceps made for other uses. Some forceps, intended to be used once and then discarded, are made of plastic.

Definition of forceps in the English dictionary

The first definition of forceps in the dictionary is a surgical instrument in the form of a pair of pincers, used esp in the delivery of babies. Other definition of forceps is any pincer-like instrument. Forceps is also any part or structure of an organism shaped like a forceps.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORCEPS

amidships · apocalypse · bagpipes · clips · drapes · eclipse · ellipse · gapes · grapes · grips · MIPS · panpipes · Phillips · pipes · snips · swipes · traipse · whips · woodchips · yips

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORCEPS

force-field analysis · force-ripe · forceable · forced · forced development · forced entry · forced labour · forced landing · forced march · forced perspective · forced savings · forcedly · forcedness · forceful · forcefully · forcefulness · forceless · forcemeat · forceps-like · forcer

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORCEPS

auceps · biceps · creeps · creps · de Lesseps · editio princeps · eps · facile princeps · Jeeps · keeps · Lesseps · peeps · quadriceps · seps · stairsteps · steps · take steps · the creeps · to play for keeps · triceps

Synonyms and antonyms of forceps in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «forceps» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORCEPS

Find out the translation of forceps to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of forceps from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «forceps» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

镊子
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

fórceps
570 millions of speakers
en

English

forceps
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

संदंश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ملقط
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

щипцы
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

fórceps
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

সাঁড়াশী
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

forceps
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Forsep
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Zange
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

鉗子
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

집게
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Forceps
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái kẹp
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபோர்செப்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

संदंश
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

forseps
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

forcipe
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

kleszcze
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

щипці
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

forceps
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαβίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pincett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tang
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of forceps

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORCEPS»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about forceps

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORCEPS»

Discover the use of forceps in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to forceps and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
Halsted mosquito hemostatic forceps (Fig. 14-5/4) are available in 3 '/2-inch delicate and 5-inch standard lengths with straight or curved jaws. The primary use for these instruments is control of point bleeders. Larger pedicle or stump ligations ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
2
Aphorisms on the application and use of the forceps & ...
Some maintained that the forceps is an instrument far superior to the vectis, of which I was accused of speaking too favourably. Others, of equal respectability, accused me of speaking with timidity, or restraint, of those advantages which, they ...
Thomas Denman, 1824
3
The Removal of Teeth with Forceps
The Removal of Teeth with Forceps is a collection of interactive DVDs providing students with an understanding of the theory and techniques in dental local anaesthesia and tooth removal.
Robin Matthews, Christopher Bell, 2012
4
Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Obstetric Forceps and Vacuum ...
This heavily illustrated text covers the evolution & history of the forceps & forceps anatomy, & serves as a complete training program. Step-by-step illustrations describe the proper technique for the use of forceps & vacuum extraction.
Leonard E. Laufe, Michael D. Berkus, 1992
5
Danforth's Obstetrics and Gynecology
A: Sliding lock of the Kielland forceps. B: English lock of many types of forceps. C: French lock of the Tarnier forceps (historical interest only). D: Lock/handle of the Salinas forceps. E: Pivot lock of the Laufe divergent forceps. wing-nut affixes the ...
Ronald S. Gibbs, 2008
6
Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract, ...
FIGURE 1-1 Endoscopic biopsy forceps. A, The biopsy forceps has been opened, revealing two sets of gripping “teeth” and a central spike used to impale the tissue. B, The biopsy forceps in use: the biopsy forceps is pressed against the ...
Robert D. Odze, John R. Goldblum, 2009
7
Atlas of Brain Function
117) Forceps major (forceps occipitalis). This structure consists of the splenium of the corpus callosum and the associated white matter radiations that interconnect the occipital lobes. 12|p- 248) Forceps minor (forceps frontalis). This structure ...
William W. Orrison, 1995
8
The Evolution of Surgical Instruments: An Illustrated ...
FIGURE 282 Cross-action forceps, late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Top: Armour's modification of Doyen's operative towel clip. Center: Simple towel clip. Bottom: Early bowel-resection clamp (Allen and Hanbury catalogue, l925).
John Kirkup, 2006
9
Avery's Diseases of the Newborn
When the forceps are properly applied, the sagittal suture must be exactly midway between the blades, and the lambdoidal sutures should be equidistant ( usually a fingerbreadth) from the edge of the blade. If the preceding conditions are not ...
H. William Taeusch, Roberta A. Ballard, Christine A. Gleason, 2005
10
Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: A Personal Tutorial
All forceps work the same, using a pinching action of the fingers to grasp tissue. Forceps differ in length, caliber, and tip. Length and caliber differ for the same reasons as all instruments in general. The tips of forceps can either be smooth or  ...
Jeffrey A. Nerad, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORCEPS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term forceps is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ticks: Tips And Tricks To Checking Your Pet For Ticks This Summer …
If you find a tick, use forceps or tweezers to gently pull and remove it, Hsu reported. “The thing is not to leave the head of the tick, because that ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
2
DNR: Handle sunfish carefully to ensure survival - Post-Bulletin
A forceps or needlenose pliers can help with that, but if you have to dig deep to get the hook, cut the line, Groebner said. When you release the ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Defense Verdict in Alabama Med-Mal Trial | Daily Report
He arrived four minutes later and—with the aid of obstetrical forceps—delivered Tyler at 5:49. The newborn was "floppy and without respiratory ... «Daily Report, Jul 15»
4
Before Dismembering Her Unborn Baby, Abortionist Tells Woman …
In this type of abortion, the abortionist dismembers the baby with forceps, pulling out pieces (arms, legs, etc) and the baby is usually alive and ... «LifeNews.com, Jul 15»
5
Virgil's view — legislative update
... a bill to end the gruesome procedure of dismemberment abortions by barring “doctors” from using forceps, clamps or similar instruments on a ... «Arkansas City Traveler, Jul 15»
6
In 30-second surgery, betel nut piece taken out of baby's lung
The betel nut was removed from Bobby's airway in under thirty seconds by a procedure called Bronchoscopy using optical forceps. "Fortunately ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
7
With summer sun comes summer sunfish
This brings up a must-have item, straight or curved forceps. Forceps are sold at every fishing store and absolutely necessary for sunfish. «Olean Times Herald, Jul 15»
8
OSLI Retina: Endoscopy remains a valuable tool for vitreoretinal …
That said, the endoscope remains a helpful tool to assist in vitreoretinal surgery, just as internal limiting membrane forceps are useful for ... «Healio, Jul 15»
9
Birth injury series - assisted or instrumental delivery
Forceps or ventouse can be used to achieve delivery in the second stage of labour, when the baby is ready to be born and the cervix (vaginal ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
10
New report explores the Global forceps department of neurosurgery …
The report firstly introduced Forceps Department of Neurosurgery Brain basic information including Forceps Department of Neurosurgery Brain ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
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