KIOTOME
\kɪˈɒtə͡ʊm], \kɪˈɒtəʊm], \k_ɪ__ˈɒ_t_əʊ_m]\
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By William R. Warner
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An instrument invented by Desault to cut any accidental brides or filaments in the rectum and bladder; and which he afterwards used for the removal of the tonsils. It is composed of a flat, silver sheath, open at one edge. This sheath is provided with a cutting blade, which can be forced through the opening, and thus all the parts can be divided with which it comes in contact.
By Robley Dunglison
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Instrument for amputation of uvula.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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