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forceps in German

forceps in German is Zange, Forzeps, Pinzette — forceps means a pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.

forceps in German

Zange
noun
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
Forzeps
noun
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
Pinzette
noun
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

What does "forceps" mean?

  1. noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
    "The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter."
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forceps in a sentence

  • The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter.
  • Forceps were used to help deliver the baby.

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What is "forceps" in German?

"forceps" in German is Zange, Forzeps, Pinzette. forceps means: A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.

How do you use "forceps" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter." In German, "forceps" is Zange, Forzeps, Pinzette.

Are there other ways to say "forceps" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "forceps": Zange, Forzeps, Pinzette.

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