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Tenaculum

tenaculum

Origin: L, a holder, fr. Tenere to hold. Cf. Tenaille.

(Science: surgery) An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like.


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... Primitive forms are equipped on the 4th abdominal segment with a peculiar bifurcate jumping organ or furcula, which is held in place by the tenaculum when the animal is at rest. As far as treatment for Morgellons...there is no Rxed treatment for this condition. Many people have posted things ...

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