Enterotome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enterotome is a noun meaning (surgery) A kind of scissors used for opening the intestine, often in post-mortem examinations.
Meaning
(surgery) A kind of scissors used for opening the intestine, often in post-mortem examinations.
Example Sentences
Some patterns of enterotome can be dismantled so that the two blades may be inserted separately and then the arms are engaged. This is an advantage sometimes when the spur is very wide at its base[…]
Word Forms
- enterotomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endotome, uterotomist, viscerotome, metrotome, costotome, tenotome.
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