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Costotome

Cos′to-tome

(k?s′t?-t?m)
,
Noun.
[
Costa
+ Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] to cut.]
An instrument (chisel or shears) to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity, in post-mortem examinations and dissections.
Knight.

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