English Explanatory Dictionary

midforceps

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An obstetrical method for delivery of a baby using a forceps when the head is already engaged and the station is above +2 cm (or, formerly, when the head is already engaged but the criteria for low forceps are not met).

Word forms

midforceps mid forceps mid-forceps

Etymology

From mid- + forceps.

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