stylet
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sty·let

noun \stī-ˈlet, ˈstī-lət\

Definition of STYLET

1
a : a slender surgical probe
b : a thin wire inserted into a catheter to maintain rigidity or into a hollow needle to maintain patency
c : a pointed instrument (as for graving)
2
: a relatively rigid elongated organ or appendage (as a piercing mouthpart) of an animal

Origin of STYLET

French, from Middle French stilet stiletto, from Old Italian stiletto — more at stiletto
First Known Use: 1697

sty·let

noun \stī-ˈlet, ˈstī-lət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of STYLET

1
also sty·lette \stī-ˈlet\ (audio pronunciation) a : a slender surgical probe b : a thin wire inserted into a catheter to maintain rigidity or into a hollow needle to maintain patency
2
: a relatively rigid elongated organ or appendage (as a piercing mouthpart) of an animal

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