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单词 tenaculum
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Definition of tenaculum in English:

tenaculum

nounPlural tenacula tɪˈnakjʊləmtəˈnakyələm

  • A sharp hook used by a surgeon for picking up small pieces of tissue such as the ends of arteries.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The physician should remove the insertion rod, then remove the insertion tube and the tenaculum.
    • The physician should stabilize the cervix with a tenaculum.
    • He used the tenaculum without patient discomfort and obtained the needed tissue.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'holder, holding instrument', from tenere 'to hold'.

 
 

Definition of tenaculum in US English:

tenaculum

nountəˈnakyələm

  • A surgical clamp with sharp hooks at the end, used to hold or pick up small pieces of tissue such as the ends of arteries.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He used the tenaculum without patient discomfort and obtained the needed tissue.
    • The physician should remove the insertion rod, then remove the insertion tube and the tenaculum.
    • The physician should stabilize the cervix with a tenaculum.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘holder, holding instrument’, from tenere ‘to hold’.

 
 
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