abaptiston
|a-bap-tis-ton|
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/əˈbæptɪstən/
surgical instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abaptiston' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀβάπτιστος', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'baptistos' meant 'dipped or immersed'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀβάπτιστος' transformed into the Latin word 'abaptiston', and eventually became the modern English word 'abaptiston'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not dipped or immersed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a surgical instrument'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical instrument used in ancient times to prevent the escape of fluids during operations.
The surgeon used an abaptiston to ensure no fluids escaped during the procedure.
Last updated: 2025/03/29 12:06