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

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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

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