What does prehension mean?
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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