Arteriotome
Definition
A specialized surgical instrument, such as a scalpel or microscopic finishing knife, used for the precise longitudinal or transverse sectioning of an artery wall. This structurally high-precision device is designed to minimize tissue trauma to the vascular tunics during the initiation of reparative procedures.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arteriotome
- Arterial knife
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural plural variations with standard dative modifications. |
| Formation | Surgical compound combining the classical base 'arteria' with the structural functional suffix '-tome' (denoting a cutting instrument). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ɑːr.ˈtɪər.i.ə.toʊm] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Surgical Implements and Operating Room Technology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Asistentul i-a întins chirurgului un arteriotom steril pentru a începe deschiderea vasului de sânge.
EN: The assistant handed the surgeon a sterile arteriotome to begin opening the blood vessel.
RO: Lama fină a acestui arteriotom permite realizarea unei incizii curate, fără franjurarea marginilor elastice.
EN: The fine blade of this arteriotome allows for a clean incision without fraying the elastic margins.
RO: În trusa specială de microchirurgie a fost inclus un arteriotom cu vârf de diamant.
EN: A diamond-tipped arteriotome was included in the special microsurgery kit.
Idioms & Phrases
Arteriotom cu ghid / Guided arteriotome
RO: Instrument prevăzut cu un stilet metalic fin ce previne perforarea accidentală a peretelui posterior al arterei.
EN: An instrument provided with a fine metal stylet that prevents accidental perforation of the posterior artery wall.
Incizie cu arteriotomul / Arteriotome incision
RO: Tăietură chirurgicală liniară executată controlat în cadrul procedurilor de revascularizare.
EN: A linear surgical cut executed under controlled conditions during revascularization procedures.
Lamă de arteriotom / Arteriotome blade
RO: Componenta activă tăioasă a dispozitivului, realizată de obicei din oțel inoxidabil de înaltă calitate carbonică.
EN: The sharp active component of the device, usually manufactured from high-carbon stainless steel.
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