Costotome
Pronunciation : Cos"to*tome (ks"t-tm)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Costa + Gr.
Definition : Defn: An instrument (chisel or shears) to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity, in post-mortem examinations and dissections. Knight.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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