What is another word for Dissector?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪsɛktə] (IPA)

Dissector refers to a surgical tool used for the purpose of cutting or separating tissues during an operation. There are various synonyms for the term dissector, including scalpel, bistoury, and lancet. Other similar terms include separator, cutter, and divider. These terms are often used interchangeably, depending on the context, and refer to instruments that are designed to aid in the precise separation or removal of tissue. Dissectors are commonly used in a variety of surgical procedures, including those that require the removal of tumors or the dissection of tissues during organ transplantation. These instruments are an essential part of any surgical toolkit and are integral to the success of many complex operations.

What are the hypernyms for Dissector?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dissector

He was a born Dissector, who, after careful examination, in his early days, of rats, moles, dogs, cats, monkeys, and the like, came, in after-life, to be dissatisfied with any less knowledge of the anatomy of man.
"Fathers of Biology"
Charles McRae
"So it happens that every book is well cursed and well blessed, according to the humor of the Dissector.
"The Way of the Gods"
John Luther Long
It is not surprising that Goethe, the great Dissector of human nature, should, with a few masterly touches, have portrayed the boy of twelve, and forecast the character of the man.
"Fragments of an Autobiography"
Felix Moscheles

Related words: anatomy dissector, blood dissector, human anatomy dissector, dissector machine, laboratory dissector, microscope dissector

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