Angiotome

/ˈændʒioʊˌtoʊm/ noun

A surgical instrument specifically designed to cut or make incisions in blood vessels during vascular surgery or medical procedures.

From Greek 'angion' (vessel) + 'tome' (cutting instrument). This surgical tool name follows the standard naming convention for medical instruments developed in the 19th century.

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