needle holder
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Noun
[edit]needle holder (plural needle holders)
- A specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture.
- Synonyms: needle driver, needle forceps
Translations
[edit]a type of tool for holding surgical needles
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