ventouse

British

/ vɛnˈtuːs /

noun

an apparatus sometimes used to assist the delivery of a baby, consisting of a cup which is attached to the fetal head by suction, and a chain by which traction can be exerted in order to draw out the baby

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Etymology

Origin of ventouse

C16: from Old French ventose a cupping glass

Example Sentences

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Evidence suggests fewer epidurals might mean fewer births using instruments like forceps and ventouse vacuum suction, says NICE.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

An instrument called a ventouse suction cup had to be attached to his head to help with the delivery.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2019

Notice sur l’acupuncture et sur une nouvelle espèce de ventouse armée de lancettes, inventée par A.-P.

From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby

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