lion-jaw forceps
Definition
Noun: - A type of forceps: A specific design of surgical or dental grasping instrument characterized by jaws that resemble a lion's mouth in their shape, strength, or gripping mechanism. This term denotes a tool used for holding, manipulating, or extracting objects, typically in medical or laboratory contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon reached for the lion-jaw forceps to securely grasp the bone fragment.
- These lion-jaw forceps provide an exceptionally firm hold on slippery tissues.
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specialized and primarily used in technical fields like surgery, dentistry, or specific laboratory work. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It may be used descriptively in historical texts about surgical instruments.
Variants and Related Words
- Forceps (n): The general category of handheld, hinged instruments used for grasping and holding objects.
- Hemostat (n): A type of forceps used primarily to clamp blood vessels.
- Rongeur (n): A heavy-duty forceps-like instrument used for cutting or nibbling bone.
Synonyms
- Grasping forceps
- Surgical forceps (a broader category)
- Clamping forceps
Related Phrases/Phrasal Verbs
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Related Idioms
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Noun
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a type of forceps
