Embryulcuses

/ɛmˈbriʊlkəsɪz/ noun

Definition

English plural form of embryulcus; multiple hooked obstetric instruments used for fetal extraction.

Etymology

The embryulcus with English pluralization using -es rather than Latin -i or -ia. Shows the term's gradual integration into English medical vocabulary.

Kelly Says

The switch from Latin plurals (embryulci, embryulcia) to English ones (embryulcuses) mirrors how medical terminology gradually shifted from a doctor's Latin into modern scientific English.

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