thyrotome

/θaɪˈroʊtoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used for cutting or removing thyroid tissue, especially during surgery.

“The surgeon used a thyrotome to carefully remove the patient’s thyroid gland.”

Synonyms

  • thyroid cutter
  • thyroid remover

Antonyms

  • thyroid enhancer
  • thyroid preserver