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forcipressure

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Main Entry: for·ci·pres·sure
Pronunciation: 'for-s&-"presh-&r
Function: noun
: compression of a blood vessel with a forceps toarrest hemorrhage
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forcipressure for·ci·pres·sure (fôr'sə-prěsh'ər)
n.
A method of arresting hemorrhage by compressing a blood vessel with forceps.

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