bistoury

English

Etymology

From French bistouri, from archaic Italian pistorese or pistorino (“from Pistoia”); the city of Pistoia was once famous for the manufacturing of blades.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪstəɹi/, enPR: bĭs'tə-rē
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Noun

bistoury (plural bistouries)

  1. (surgery) A narrow-bladed surgical knife
    Synonyms: lancet, scalpel
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