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Meaning of enterotome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A kind of scissors used for opening the intestine, often in post-mortem examinations.

Examples

“Some patterns of enterotome can be dismantled so that the two blades may be inserted separately and then the arms are engaged. This is an advantage sometimes when the spur is very wide at its base[…]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

enterotomy enterotoxaemia enterotoxicity enterotoxicosis enterotoxigenicity enterotoxin