STYLET
\stˈa͡ɪlət], \stˈaɪlət], \s_t_ˈaɪ_l_ə_t]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum.
-
A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular instruments to maintain their shape and prevent clogging.
-
Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria.
By Oddity Software
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
Word of the day
Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.