snare (redirected from obstetrical snare)

snare (snar) a wire loop for removing polyps and tumors by encircling them at the base and closing the loop.

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snare (snâr)

n.

A surgical instrument with a wire loop controlled by a mechanism in the handle, used to remove growths, such as tumors and polyps.

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snare

an entrapping loop.

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cable snare

see hog holder.

obstetrical snare

a looped cord for slipping over the head of a fetus to provide traction on the neck. Applied over the nape and through the mouth, not around the neck.

pig snare

see hog holder.

surgical snare

a wire loop for removing polyps and other pedunculated growths by cutting them off at the base.