Angiotome

/ˈændʒioʊˌtoʊm/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

An angiotome is a precision surgical blade for vessels—it's specialized enough that surgeons trust it to cut blood vessels without causing catastrophic bleeding!

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