bronchotome

/brɒŋkɒtəʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical instrument used to cut into the bronchi

“The doctor used a bronchotome to inspect the patient’s bronchi during surgery.”

2. verb

to cut into the bronchi using a surgical instrument

“The surgeon bronchotomed the patient to examine the bronchial tubes.”

Synonyms

  • bronchoscope
  • thoracotome

Antonyms

  • bronchoplasty