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prehension

/prɪˈhɛnʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prehension mean?

noun

The act of grasping or taking hold of something, especially with the hands or a mechanical device. In anatomy, the prehension of the hand refers to the ability to grasp and hold objects.

Example

"The surgeon's skilled prehension of the scalpel allowed for a precise incision."

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