Levret forceps

Lev·ret for·ceps

(lĕ-vrā'),

a modification of the Chamberlen forceps, curved to correspond to the curve of the parturient passage.

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Levret forceps

An obsolete design of obstetrical forceps that was the first to incorporate a pelvic curve, an improvement over the Chamberlens’ short forceps, and which is considered the forerunner of the still-used long forceps.

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Lev·ret for·ceps

(lĕv-rā' fōr'seps)

A modification of the Chamberlen forceps, curved to correspond to the curve of the birth canal.

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Levret,

André, French obstetrician, 1703-1780.

Levret forceps - a modification of the Chamberlen forceps, curved to correspond to the curve of the parturient passage.

Mauriceau-Levret maneuver - Synonym(s): Mauriceau maneuver

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