vulsellum


vulsella

 [vul-sel´ah] (L.) a forceps with clawlike hooks at the end of each blade.

vul·sel·la for·ceps

, vulsellum forcepsa forceps with hooks at the tip of each blade. Synonym(s): volsella, vulsella, vulsellum

vulsellum forceps

Long forceps, used primarily in gynaecologic procedures to grasp (slippery) tissue and provide traction or torsion.