tenaculum in English
noun
1
a surgical clamp with sharp hooks at the end, used to hold or pick up small pieces of tissue such as the ends of arteries.
He used the tenaculum without patient discomfort and obtained the needed tissue.
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1. (3) The Pocket Case contained: 1 scalpel, 3 Bistouries, 1 tenotome, 1 gum lancet, 2 thumb lancets, 1 razor (small), 1 artery forceps, 1 dressing forceps, 1 artery needle, 6 surgeon's needles, 1 exploring needle, 1 tenaculum, 1 scissors, 1 director, 3 probes, 1 caustic holder, 1 silver catheter (compound), 6 yards suture wire (iron), ¼ oz