greffotome

/ˈɡrɛfəˌtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a surgical incision or cut, especially in the context of ancient or archaic medical practices.

“The historian studied the use of the greffotome in ancient Egyptian medicine and its potential impact on modern surgical techniques.”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • incision

Antonyms

  • healing
  • suture