Definition of Costotome. Meaning of Costotome. Synonyms of Costotome

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Definition of Costotome

Costotome
Costotome Cos"to*tome (k?s"t?-t?m), n. [Costa + Gr. ???? to cut.] An instrument (chisel or shears) to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity, in post-mortem examinations and dissections. --Knight.

Meaning of Costotome from wikipedia

- ability to cut. Some tissue sonic cutters are being produced. Costotome – A costotome is a specialised rib cutter used to gain access to the thoracic...
- parietal pleura, and typically involves transecting at least one rib with a costotome due to the limited range of bucket handle movement each rib has without...