Endotome

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounThe somite cells that eventually give rise to the endothelium.

2.NounA medical instrument consisting of scissors with curved blades and long crossing handles, originally used for decapitating a fetus.

3.NounA retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.

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