a slender bladed knife, with short cutting edge, for dividing the constricting tissues at the mouth of the hernial sac. Synonym(s): herniotome
her·ni·a knife
(hĕr'nē-ă nīf) A knife with a slender blade that has a short cutting edge, for dividing the constricting tissues at the mouth of the hernial sac. Synonym(s): herniotome.