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Meaning of midforceps | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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