vacuum extractor

vacuum extractor
a device to assist delivery consisting of a suction cup that is attached to the head of the fetus: traction is then applied slowly. Introduced in 1954 , it is widely used and has now virtually replaced rotational obstetric forceps.

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a device to assist delivery consisting of a metal or plastic traction cup that is attached to the fetus' head; negative pressure is applied and traction is made.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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