- forcip
- , -i (L). Forceps
Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
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forcipate — /fawr seuh payt , fohr /, adj. having the shape of or resembling a forceps. [1660 70; < L forcip (s. of forceps) FORCEPS + ATE1] * * * … Universalium
forcipiform — (ˈ)fȯ(r)|sipəˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: Latin forcip , forceps + English iform : shaped like a forceps; usually : having or being forcipulate pedicellariae with two valves that cross when closed compare forficiform … Useful english dictionary
forcipressure — ˈfȯ(r)sə+ˌ noun Etymology: blend of Latin forcip , forceps and English pressure : compression of a blood vessel with a forceps to arrest hemorrhage … Useful english dictionary
forcipulata — fȯ(r)ˌsipyəˈläd.ə, ˈlād.ə noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from forcipula (diminutive of Latin forcip , forceps) + ata : the most highly specialized order of starfishes, distinguished by possession of stalked forficulate… … Useful english dictionary
forfication — ˌfȯ(r)fə̇ˈkāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Latin forfic , forfex scissors, shears (perhaps alteration of forcip , forceps) + English ation more at forceps : a deep furcation … Useful english dictionary
