Auriscalp

/ˈɔːrɪskælp/ noun

Definition

A small surgical instrument used to clean or scrape the inner ear, resembling a miniature scalpel or curette.

Etymology

From Latin 'auris' (ear) + 'scalpellum' (small knife or scalpel), combining the Latin word for ear with a surgical cutting instrument.

Kelly Says

Auriscalps are still used by ear doctors today, but modern versions are often made with cameras and lights so doctors can see exactly what they're doing—medieval auriscalps were basically blind tools that took a lot of skill!

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