arthrotome

arthrotome
A large, strong scalpel used in cutting cartilaginous and other tough joint structures.

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ar·thro·tome (ahrґthro-tōm) [arthro- + -tome] a knife for incising a joint.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Arthrotome — Ar thro*tome, n. [Gr. ? joint + ? to cut.] (Surg.) A strong scalpel used in the dissection of joints. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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