Definition

A long and thin surgical knife used for making small cuts in the skin or other tissues during medical procedures.

Example

The surgeon used a bistoury to make precise incisions during the operation.

Conversation

I heard you got a new set of tools for your surgery practice.

Yeah, I finally got a really sharp bistoury for precision work.

That's awesome! I've always been curious about how a bistoury works.

It's great for making small, careful incisions — definitely a must-have for surgeons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bistoury → The word comes from the French *bistouri*, which is derived from the Latin *bisturia*, meaning a small surgical knife. The term refers specifically to a small, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions.

Memory Tip

Think of a small surgical knife ('bisturia' in Latin) when you remember that a bistoury is a precise tool used in surgery.

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