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clip (klip) a metallic device for approximating the edges of a wound or for the prevention of bleeding from small individual blood vessels.

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clip (klp)

n.

A fastener used in surgery to hold skin or other tissue in position or to control hemorrhage.

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clip

Etymology: AS, clyppan, to embrace

a surgical device used for grasping the skin to align the edges of a wound and to stop bleeding, especially of the smaller blood vessels. It is also used in radiography for localization.

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CLIP

corticotropin-like intermediary peptide.

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clip

1. a metallic device for approximating the edges of a wound or for the prevention of bleeding from small individual blood vessels.

2. the small, upturned flange on the front of the front shoe, on the sides of the hind shoe of a set of horseshoes, which helps to prevent lateral movement of the attached shoe.

3. to remove the wool of a sheep by cutting with shears, usually hand shears.

4. the total wool produced by a flock or a farm at one shearing.

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clip suture

see michel clip.

Versa clip

a hemostatic clip or staple applied with a special forceps.

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Patient discussion about clips.

Q. Can I have a MRI of the knee if I have hemostatic clips in the brain?(also called aneurysm clips)?

A. my grandma had the same problem- they said no... but from a good reason. think of it, it's a giant and powerful magnet. you have metallic clips that hold an aneurysm in the brain. if it'll move and tear up the blood vessels- your knee will be the least of your problems.
sorry...