1. SYN: lemniscus. 2. A skein, loop of cord, or tape used for making traction on a part of the fetus. [Fr. filet, a band]
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fil·let (filґet) 1. a loop, as of cord or tape, for making traction on the fetus. 2. lemniscus.Medical dictionary. 2011.