Chondrotome

/ˈkɒndrətəʊm/ noun

Definition

A surgical instrument used for cutting or dissecting cartilage tissue.

Etymology

From Greek chondros (cartilage) + tome (cutting instrument). Follows the standard anatomical instrument naming convention from Greek combining forms.

Kelly Says

Chondrotomes are precise surgical instruments that surgeons use when they need to carefully reshape or remove damaged cartilage in joints, especially in knee and shoulder surgeries.

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