| herniotome | A slender bladed knife, with short cutting edge, for dividing the constricting tissues at the mouth of the hernial sac. Synonym: herniotome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Cooper's herniotome | A slender bistoury with short cutting edge for dividing the constricting tissues at the neck of a hernial sac. (05 Mar 2000) |
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