Cutter
Cutter (medical)
Cutter (/ˈkʌtər/), in the medical context, refers to a device or tool used for cutting or incising, particularly in surgical procedures. The term is derived from the Middle English word 'cutten', which means to cut.
Etymology
The term 'Cutter' is derived from the Old English 'cyttan', which means to cut. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. In the medical context, it has been used to refer to surgical instruments since the 19th century.
Types of Cutters
There are several types of cutters used in the medical field. Some of these include:
- Scalpel: A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts (called a hobby knife).
- Lancet: A small, broad two-edged surgical instrument or knife with a sharp point, used in surgery to make small incisions.
- Bistoury: A long, narrow surgical knife, usually straight, serving to open abscesses, etc.
- Rongeur: A strongly constructed instrument used for cutting tough structures during surgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Incision: A cut made in the body during surgery.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
- Dissection: The process of disassembling and observing something to determine its internal structure and as an aid to understanding the function or how it works.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cutter
- Wikipedia's article - Cutter
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