Hemostats are surgical tools often employed to control bleeding by clamping blood vessels or tissue. They are not intended for measuring, which is the purpose of calipers, or magnifying, which is done using a magnifying glass. While they can have a scissor-like appearance, their primary function is not to cut but rather to clamp.
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