Definition

A surgical tool designed to crush tissue instead of cutting it, using a chain mechanism to tighten and prevent bleeding during operations.

Example

The surgeon used an ecraseur to remove the tumor without excessive bleeding.

Conversation

I heard they used an ecraseur in that surgery yesterday.

Really? I didn’t know they still used those instruments.

Yeah, it’s supposed to minimize bleeding during the operation.

That makes sense. Surgical tools have come a long way!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecraseur → It comes from the French verb 'écraser' (meaning to crush or squash) combined with the suffix '-eur' (indicating an agent or doer). An 'ecraseur' is thus a device or person that crushes or squashes something.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'écraser' which means to crush, and remember that an 'ecraseur' is something that crushes.

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