Yes, the word forceps is a singular noun, a short form for 'a pair of forceps'; the plural form is 'two pairs of forceps'. Other singular nouns that are a form of 'a pair of...' are:
- trousers
- pants
- glasses
- scissors
- binoculars
pincer
No one is a pronoun and is singular.
Atrium is singular - the plural is atria.
The word pictures is plural for the singular noun picture.
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Yes, forceps is a noun, a singular, common, concrete noun; a thing. Note: the word forceps belongs to a group of words that appear to be plural but are singular because the word is a shortened form of 'a pair of forceps'; the plural form is 'two pairs of forceps. Some other nouns in this category are pants, scissors, binoculars, etc.
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Forceps. They are a 'pair of forceps' - just like a pair of scissors.
When you think of Russia, the image of the Star comes to mind. The Mayo/Star forceps are also known as the Russian Forceps because of this.
Spring-handled forceps typically include tissue forceps, hemostatic forceps, and thumb forceps. These forceps are designed with a spring mechanism that allows them to remain open until pressure is applied, making them easier to use for grasping or clamping tissues without requiring continuous manual effort. Common examples are Kelly forceps and Mosquito forceps, which are often utilized in surgical and clinical settings.
Tweezers are a type of forceps used for plucking hairs.
[http://www.answers.com/forceps?cat=health&gwp=13Click here for the answer from Answers.com]See the Web Links to the left for more information.A forceps is a laboratory word for tweezers. Tweezers are used to pick up small objects with dexterity.
The forceps I choose to grasp a foreign body depends on the location of the foreign body and the size and texture of the item. I might use Kelly forceps or mosquito forceps most typically.
In the surgical removal of epulis fissuratum, commonly used forceps include tissue forceps, such as Adson or Allis forceps, which help grasp and manipulate the lesion and surrounding tissue. These forceps provide a secure grip, allowing for precise removal while minimizing trauma to the adjacent structures. Additionally, the use of hemostatic forceps may be employed to control bleeding during the procedure.
Adson forceps is used to hold soft tissue which will not be removed from the body.
Doctors, nurses, surgeons, medics, and body piercers.
bone holding forceps = מלקחיים מחזיקי עצם (melkachayim machzikei etsem)