enterotome

/ɛntəˈroʊtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical instrument for making an opening in the intestinal wall to allow for the inspection and removal of intestinal contents.

“The surgeon carefully used the enterotome to examine the patient’s intestine.”

Synonyms

  • enterotomi
  • enterotomy

Antonyms

  • closure
  • suture