bistoury

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Etymology

From French bistouri, from archaic Italian pistorese or pistorino (from Pistoia); the city of Pistoia was once famous for the manufacturing of blades.

Pronunciation

Noun

bistoury (plural bistouries)

  1. (surgery) A narrow-bladed surgical knife
    Synonyms: lancet, scalpel