Tenaculum

·noun An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like.

tenaculum
tĕnācŭlum, i, n. [teneo], an instrument for holding , a holder , Ter. Maur. praef. 29, p 2383 P. ...

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