obstetrical instrument used as lever to free infant's head
An instrument resembling one of the blades of an obstetrical forceps, used as an aid in delivery by making leverge on the presenting part of the foetus. ... Origin: L. A lever or bar ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: vek′tis Definitions: 1. An instrument resembling one of the blades of an obstetrical forceps, used as an aid in delivery by making leverge on the presenting part of the fetus.
archaic or obsolete terms > Places: Isle of Wight