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for·ceps [ˈfɔ:seps, Am ˈfɔ:r-] N pl

forceps
Zange f <-, -n>
a pair of forceps
obstetric forceps
OpenDict entry

forceps N

grasping forceps (surgical instrument) npl MED

for·ceps de·ˈliv·ery N

forceps delivery
Zangengeburt f <-, -en>

ob·stet·ric ˈfor·ceps N pl

obstetric forceps
Geburtszange f <-, -n>