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"A specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture."
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"word": "needle driver"
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"code": "fr",
"lang": "French",
"sense": "a type of tool for holding surgical needles",
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"word": "porte-aiguille"
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