forceps
Forceps. They are a 'pair of forceps' - just like a pair of scissors.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
tissue forceps, dissecting scissors, scalpel handle, rochester-ochner forceps, retractor, sponge forceps, clamp
Bone Holding Forceps are used to hold the bone during orthopedic surgery. You can find a wide range of bone holding forceps with their specification and sizes at the related link.