acusector
|a-cu-sec-tor|
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/əˈkjuːsɛktər/
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/əˈkjuːsɛktə/
surgical cutting tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acusector' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acus,' meaning 'needle,' and 'sector,' meaning 'cutter.'
Historical Evolution
'acus' and 'sector' combined in modern English to form the word 'acusector.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'needle cutter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a surgical instrument for cutting tissue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical instrument used for cutting tissue by means of a high-frequency electric current.
The surgeon used an acusector to make precise incisions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 09:06