Definition of specillum. Meaning of specillum. Synonyms of specillum

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Definition of specillum

specillum
Stylet Sty"let, n. [F., dim. of style; cf. It. stiletto. See Stiletto.] A small poniard; a stiletto. 2. (Surg.) (a) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum. (b) A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular instruments to maintain their shape and prevent clogging. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria.

Meaning of specillum from wikipedia

- (Vienna, 1990) i c g Hypocaccus sparsus (Casey, 1916) i c g b Hypocaccus specillum (M****ul, 1855) i c g Hypocaccus specularis (M****ul, 1855) i c g Hypocaccus...
- evocation of the commune's name and the presence of the Mazelles ruins. "A specillum is a daily hygiene object, pharmaceutical or medical instrument consisting...
- dental crown remained intact. Celsus describes other tools called the specillum, a type of probe, and the vulsellum, used as a type of probe. Ancient...