endotome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The somite cells that eventually give rise to the endothelium.
  2. A medical instrument consisting of scissors with curved blades and long crossing handles, originally used for decapitating a fetus.
  3. A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.

Word forms

endotome endotomes
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