excisor

/ˈɛksəsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool or instrument used for cutting or excising something, especially a part of the body or a diseased tissue.

“The surgeon used a specialized excisor to remove the damaged bone from the patient’s leg.”

Synonyms

  • excising tool
  • scalpel

Antonyms

  • conservator
  • preserver