Cephalotome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cephalotome is a noun meaning (archaic, surgery) An instrument for cutting into the fetal head, to facilitate delivery during a stillbirth.
Meaning
(archaic, surgery) An instrument for cutting into the fetal head, to facilitate delivery during a stillbirth.
Word Forms
- cephalotomes
Synonyms for cephalotome
Depending on context, synonyms include cephalotribe, cranioclast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cephalotomy, endotome, craniotome, encephalotome, cephalotribe, metrotome.
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