rectotome

/rɛktɒtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical instrument used for rectal or anal surgery or examination, typically a type of surgical instrument for removing lesions or tumors.

“The doctor used a rectotome to carefully remove the tumor from the patient’s rectum.”

Synonyms

  • anal dilator
  • rectal instrument

Antonyms

  • enema bag
  • laxative