Advertisement
Advertisement
costotome
[ kos-tuh-tohm ]
noun
, Surgery.
- an instrument, as shears or a knife, for incising or dividing a rib, as in costotomy.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of costotome1
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse