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ventouseenUK
ventouse (vɛnˈtuːs) or ventosen (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) an apparatus sometimes used to assist the delivery of a baby, consisting of a cup which is attached to the fetal head by suction, and a chain by which traction can be exerted in order to draw out the baby[C16: from Old French ventose a cupping glass]ventouseenUK
ventouse (vĕn-toos′) [Fr.] A glass or glass-shaped vessel used in cupping.ventouse The suction equipment used for assisting in childbirth. See VACUUM EXTRACTION.ThesaurusSeeVentose |