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Definition of Costotome
1. n. An instrument (chisel or shears) to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity, in post-mortem examinations and dissections.
Definition of Costotome
1. Noun. An instrument to cut the ribs and open the thoracic cavity in post mortems. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Costotome
1. An instrument, knife or shears, designed for cutting through a rib. (05 Mar 2000)
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