[f. L. forci(p)-, forceps + PRESSURE.] (See quot. 1890.)
1879. S. Wells, in Brit. Med. Jrnl., 21 June, 928/2. Thus my instrument is not only useful in forcipressure and in torsion, but enables the surgeon to dispense with any other kind of artery-forceps, if he wish to apply a ligature.
1890. Gould, New Med. Dict., Forcipressure. The arrest of a minor hæmorrhage by pressing the end of the divided vessel with a pair of spring forceps, the pressure being continued for 24–36 hours.
