(n.) A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc.
(n.) The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and some other insects. See Earwig.
Example Sentences:
(1) Predisposing factors were coagulopathy and forceps extraction after prolonged labor.
(2) Five percent of the forceps biopsies were unsuitable for examination; all excision biopsies were of good quality.
(3) Forceps and unassisted deliveries were experienced similarly.
(4) The influence of endoscopic forceps variables (size, design, and make) on biopsy specimen weight, depth, and diagnostic adequacy has been studied in vitro on normal human stomach, and in vivo at endoscopy in dog and in patients.
(5) Because the larvae of Anisakis can always be observed by endoscopy and removed with biopsy forceps, early performance of endoscopy is highly recommended for patients in whom acute gastric anisakiasis is suspected and for those who have eaten raw fish within 12 hours before onset of the gastric symptoms.
(6) Where the standard staple remover is not immediately available, an artery forceps, correctly applied, is just as quick.
(7) To our knowledge, it is the first case of hypogammaglobulinaemia with nodular hyperplasia of the small bowel, diagnosed by endoscopy and forceps biopsy.
(8) Usherwood's account of the breakage of Palmer's diathermy forceps (June 30, p. 773).
(9) At each target point, after opening the dura and using stereotactic coordinates and equipment, a microbiopsy forceps was used to place "micropatties" (each with a string tail) or small catheters with pledgets or catheter tips located at tumor edges.
(10) Electronic feedback through the same cables as used for coagulation enabled the use of conventional bipolar cables and forceps.
(11) In the beginning special forceps were used to remove the nuclear tissue.
(12) In selected cases, fine needle biopsy appears to be preferable to transbronchial forceps biopsy since the risk of a possibly life-threatening pulmonary hemorrhage may be lower.
(13) Corneal abrasion occurred in two babies and corneal oedema in one baby after forceps delivery but in none of the control group.
(14) The routine in our department for years used to be: prevention of bearing down during the end of the 2nd stage of labor in high myopic parturients, by forceps delivery, with the assumption that this will prevent increased intraocular pressure--thus preventing deterioration or increased damage to the eyes.
(15) Stone disintegration with ultrasound is done under direct vision, and the fragments aspirated or removed with the help of forceps or Dormia basket.
(16) Forceps biopsy of an endobronchial lesion showed plasmacytoma similar in histologic features to her original osseous lesions.
(17) Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is advantageous in that it can be performed quickly and easily, it avoids general anesthesia, and it is more adaptable to foreign body retrieval than the nasopharyngoscope because of its forceps channel, through which varied retrieval instruments can be passed.
(18) Twenty horses with no evidence of laryngeal motor deficit were stimulated on 10 sites by touch with the forceps.
(19) No relationship was found between neurobehavior and low-forceps extraction, oxytocin augmentation, parity, or duration of labor.
(20) Grading by aspiration biopsy is less reliable but may be of benefit in selected cases where forceps biopsy is less suitable.
Saucepan
Definition:
(n.) A small pan with a handle, in which sauce is prepared over a fire; a stewpan.
Example Sentences:
(1) The water aerosol inhalation therapy was prescribed for respiratory tract infection and carried out at home using either an electric kettle or a saucepan.
(2) Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan, add the shallots then gently cook over a low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the shallots are tender and a light golden colour.
(3) When we came the first time we found her trying to cook two slices of rotting apple in a saucepan,” said Valentina.
(4) Meanwhile, in a big saucepan, bring the water to the boil, add the salt and the potatoes.
(5) While the tomatoes are cooking, wash the lentils and put them in a medium saucepan.
(6) Serves 2 100ml bourbon or whisky 250ml soda water 2 lemon slices 2 sprigs of rosemary For the syrup (makes about 250ml) 225ml lemon juice (5-6 lemons) 120g sugar 4-6 sprigs of rosemary 1 Combine all the syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan, then heat until just boiling.
(7) Add a glug of oil to a large saucepan and fry the chicken over a medium heat for 7-8 minutes, until browned all over.
(8) 400g black-eyed beans soaked overnight in cold water 30g unsalted butter 75ml olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 2 small pittas, torn into 4cm pieces 80g almonds, skin on, roughly chopped 1 tbsp za’atar, plus 1 tsp extra to serve ¼ tsp chilli flakes Salt and black pepper 50ml lemon juice ¾ tsp ground cumin 400g Greek yoghurt 3 tbsp tahini paste 1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed 10g parsley, roughly chopped 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges, to serve Drain the beans and put them in a medium saucepan filled with plenty of cold water.
(9) Spoon 2 tbsp juice into a cup and heat the rest in a small saucepan.
(10) During one technical challenge, I saw one baker use, at the very least, six glass bowls, a saucepan, a sieve, a spatula, a silicon sheet, spoons, a pastry brush, a skewer, a cake tin, palette knives, piping bags, a measuring jug, scissors, a rolling pin, spoons and a cooling rack.
(11) serves 4 cooking times 20 minutes For the tomato sauce: 5-6 tbsp lard or dripping 1 large onion, finely chopped 1-2 red chillies, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tins plum tomatoes sea salt and black pepper 1 tsp piloncillo or demerara sugar a generous few splashes of Worcestershire sauce a small handful chopped tarragon 4 corn tortillas, chapatis or other flatbreads 4 eggs 60g Lancashire cheese, grated Heat 2 tablespoons of the lard in a wide saucepan and add the onion and chilli.
(12) When you need one, just run the bag under hot water until the frozen contents can be slipped out into a saucepan for reheating.)
(13) The release of nickel to boiling water from new and used saucepans of different material was measured.
(14) You can defrost any time by warming it through in a saucepan.
(15) Spoon the yoghurt, tahini, garlic and a quarter-teaspoon of salt into a medium saucepan, stir and warm through gently; don’t overheat it, or it will split.
(16) MarmadukeScarlet via GuardianWitness Makes 4 150ml port Half a Seville orange or a few slices of fresh lemon 250ml boiling water About 2 tsp sugar, to taste A shot of brandy (optional) A few scrapings of nutmeg, for the top 1 Gently warm the port in a saucepan.
(17) Sharp practice: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes for radicchio, chicory and puntarelle Read more Put the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, half a teaspoon of salt and 100ml water in a small saucepan.
(18) 4 Put all the ingredients for the dressing in a small saucepan and heat gently.
(19) 4 Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and stir over a gentle heat until it has thickened sufficiently to coat the back of a spoon.
(20) Marmaduke Scarlet, via GuardianWitness Serves 6 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 leeks, well washed, white and green parts finely sliced 400g can of white beans (butter beans, haricots or cannellini) 900ml vegetable stock 2 bay leaves Fresh thyme sprig Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar Herb pesto or gremolata, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan.