ELEVATOR, COMMON
\ˈɛlɪvˌe͡ɪtə], \ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtə], \ˈɛ_l_ɪ_v_ˌeɪ_t_ə]\
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This is a mere lever, the end of which is somewhat bent and made rough, in order that it may less readily slip away from the portion of bone which is to be raised. The instrument is used, by forming a fulcrum for it, either on the hand which holds it, or upon the fingers of the other hand; or by making a fixed point for it on the edge of the opening made with the trephine.
By Robley Dunglison
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