polypotome Surg.
(ˈpɒlɪpəʊˌtəʊm)
[f. as prec. (see polypus 2) + Gr. -τοµος cutting.]
(See quot. 1857.)
| 1857 Dunglison Med. Dict., Polypotome..an instrument for the removal of polypus by excision. 1872 T. G. Thomas Dis. Women (ed. 3) 516 Should the pedicle be within reach of knife or scissors, it may be divided; or if higher..the polypotome may be employed. |