aponeurotome

/ˌæpənuːˈroʊtəm/ or /ˌæpəˌnuːroʊˈtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical instrument used to cut or separate the aponeurosis, a type of connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.

“The surgeon carefully used the aponeurotome to separate the aponeurosis and access the underlying muscle.”

Synonyms

  • aponeurosis cutter
  • muscle separator

Antonyms

  • aponeurosis fixator
  • muscle binder