cys·to·tome
| \ ˈsis-tə-ˌtōm
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Medical Definition of cystotome
1
: an instrument used for cystotomy
2
: an instrument used in opening the capsule of the lens in cataract operations
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“Cystotome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cystotome. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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