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Forceps

usgb/ˈfɔːrseps/Volume
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Medical PrecisionPlay
Forceps in medicine are precise tools for delicate tasks, implying accuracy and care. SlideDuring the operation, the surgeon requested forceps to handle the tiny blood vessels.
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Not PliersPlay
Unlike pliers, medical forceps are not for heavy-duty gripping, but for sensitive manipulation. SlideThe nurse handed the doctor the forceps, knowing that pliers would be too crude.
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Variety of TypesPlay
Forceps vary in size and shape, each designed for specific medical tasks and procedures. SlideObstetrical forceps are different from the ones used in typical surgeries.