fleam
Americannoun
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Surgery. a kind of lancet, as for opening veins.
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the beveled leading edge of a sawtooth.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fleam
1375–1425; late Middle English fleme, fleom < Middle French flieme ≪ Late Latin phlebotomus, < Greek phlebotómon; see phlebo-, tome
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From the earliest examples of the fleam, such as the specimen found at Pompeii, this instrument has been associated with the veterinarian.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
To force the fleam into the vein, one employed a bloodstick, a stick 35-38 cm long and 2 cm in diameter.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
The blade was positioned at right angles to the spring and case, thus adopting the basic shape of the fleam.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
Shown are a spring lancet and a fleam.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
Five-bladed fleam said to have been made in Denmark.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
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