serrefine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Small forceps used for clamping an artery.

Pronunciation

/sɛəɹˈfiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-serrefine.wav

Word forms

serrefine serrefines

Etymology

From French serre fine (“small clamp”), from serre (“clamp”) and fine, feminine form of fin (“thin, fine”).

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