| bayonet | An instrument having a blade or nib that is offset and parallel to the shaft. Origin: Fr. Bayonette, fr. Bayonne, France, where first made (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bayonet forceps | Forceps with offset blades, such as those for use through an otoscope. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bayonet hair | A spindle-shaped developmental defect occurring at the tapered end of the hair. (05 Mar 2000) |