Surgical scissors
Surgical Scissors
Surgical scissors (/sɜːrdʒɪkəl ˈsɪzərz/) are a type of medical instrument used in various medical procedures and surgeries. They are specifically designed to cut through body tissues and are an essential tool in the field of medicine and surgery.
Etymology
The term "surgical scissors" is derived from the Latin word "scissor", which means "one who cuts". The prefix "surgical" is derived from the Greek word "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work", which refers to the manual skill required in surgical procedures.
Types of Surgical Scissors
There are several types of surgical scissors, each designed for specific surgical tasks. Some of the most common types include:
- Metzenbaum Scissors: These are used for dissecting soft tissues.
- Mayo Scissors: These are used for cutting hard tissues such as fascia.
- Iris Scissors: These are used for fine, delicate tissue dissection, often in ophthalmic surgeries.
- Tenotomy Scissors: These are used for cutting small, delicate tissues, often in eye surgeries.
Related Terms
- Dissection: The process of separating tissues for better visualization during surgery.
- Fascia: A band or sheet of connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
- Ophthalmic Surgery: Surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Surgical scissors
- Wikipedia's article - Surgical scissors
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