bistoury

English

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɪstəɹi/, enPR: bĭs'tə-rē

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Noun

bistoury (plural bistouries)

1. (surgery) A narrow-bladed surgical knife

   Synonyms: lancet, scalpel

Translations

a narrow-bladed surgical knife — see also scalpel,‎ lancet

• Spanish: bisturí (es) m