rachiotome


ra·chi·o·tome

(rā'kē-ō-tōm), A specially devised instrument for dividing the laminae of the vertebrae. Synonym(s): rachitome [rachio- + G. tomē, incision]

rachiotome

(rā′kē-ō-tōm″) [″ + tome, incision] An instrument for dividing the vertebrae.