A small spring forceps used for approximating the edges of a wound or for temporarily closing an artery during an operation. ... Origin: Fr. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: sār-ĕ-fēn′ Definitions: 1. A small spring forceps used for approximating the edges of a wound or for temporarily closing an artery during an operation. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=81261