cystotome

noun

cys·​to·​tome ˈsis-tə-ˌtōm How to pronounce cystotome (audio)
1
: an instrument used for cystotomy
2
: an instrument used in opening the capsule of the lens in cataract operations

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“Cystotome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cystotome. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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