Midforceps
noun
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Definitions
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). also, attributive
"Those who are using block anaesthesia are familiar with the fact that the mother has lost the expulsive urge, midforceps are not unusual and outlet forceps are almost routine with a block."
Example
More examples"Those who are using block anaesthesia are familiar with the fact that the mother has lost the expulsive urge, midforceps are not unusual and outlet forceps are almost routine with a block."
Etymology
From mid- + forceps.
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