arthrotome

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noun

A strong scalpel used in the dissection of joints.

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Meanings

nounarthrotome (plural arthrotomes)

plural arthrotomes

  1. medicineA strong scalpel used in the dissection of joints.

Origin

From arthro- + -tome.

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Cite this entry
APA

arthrotome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arthrotome

MLA

“arthrotome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arthrotome. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “arthrotome,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arthrotome.

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