cephalotome

noun

Meaning

A surgical instrument used for cutting into the skull, especially for the purpose of craniotomy or during childbirth to reduce fetal head size.

Examples

The historical medical text described the use of a cephalotome in 19th-century obstetrics.
Modern neurosurgery has largely replaced the traditional cephalotome with more advanced cutting tools.

Synonyms: craniotome, bone saw

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cephalotome

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛfələtoʊm]

Definition

A surgical instrument used for cutting into the skull, especially for the purpose of craniotomy or during childbirth to reduce fetal head size.

Examples

The historical medical text described the use of a cephalotome in 19th-century obstetrics.
Modern neurosurgery has largely replaced the traditional cephalotome with more advanced cutting tools.

How to Use cephalotome

cephalotome for [purpose] (prepositional phrase): Indicates the intended use of the instrument. — "The cephalotome was used for fetal head reduction."
cephalotome in [field] (prepositional phrase): Specifies the area of medicine or practice where the instrument was employed. — "The cephalotome had a significant role in early obstetrics."

Synonyms of cephalotome

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