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Metzenbaum scissors [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

Lightly built curved scissors with blunt-pointed, narrow blades.

CONT

Metzenbaum scissors are surgical scissors designed for cutting delicate tissue. The scissors come in variable lengths and have a relatively long handle-to-blade ratio. They are constructed of tungsten carbide and their blades can be curved or straight. Also, the blade tips can be either sharp or blunt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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