forcipressure

noun

: compression of a blood vessel with a forceps to arrest hemorrhage

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“Forcipressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/forcipressure. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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