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
Example Sentences
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Immediately the fleam was removed and a jet of blood came forth that was caught and measured in a container.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
Also pictured are a fleam for making scarifications, the pattern of scarifications, a metal cup, and a leech.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
Since the specimens found in museums vary in size, it is likely that this type of fleam was used on both animals and humans.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
The fleam should be banished from among the instruments of the veterinary surgeon.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
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
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