Embryulcia

/ɛmˌbriˈʊlʃə/ noun

Definition

Plural form of embryulcus; surgical instruments with curved or hooked ends used to extract an embryo or fetus.

Etymology

Alternate plural of embryulcus using the Latin -ia ending. This term appears in older medical texts and anatomical references.

Kelly Says

The existence of multiple plural forms for embryulcia shows how technical Latin terms sometimes resisted standardization—different doctors and countries used different plurals.

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