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MAYO DISSECTION SCISSORS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mayo scissors
1, record 1, English, Mayo%20scissors
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Mayo dissecting scissors 2, record 1, English, Mayo%20dissecting%20scissors
correct
- Mayo dissection scissors 3, record 1, English, Mayo%20dissection%20scissors
correct
- Mayo surgical scissors 4, record 1, English, Mayo%20surgical%20scissors
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heavy-duty surgical scissors with narrowed but blunt pointed blades, which may be straight or curved. 5, record 1, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mayo scissors are heavier than Metzenbaum scissors due to the fact that they serve a different purpose. Mayo scissors are used for cutting fascia and sutures which require a stronger, heavier scissor. 6, record 1, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayo dissecting scissors [are used] for controlled, precise dissection with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. [Their] slightly blunt tips assure precise, yet safe dissection. 7, record 1, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Proper name: Mayo dissecting scissors ... Blades: straight or curved. Tip : blunt scissors. Uses: Smooth cutting and dissections without tearing of tissue and suture. The 5 1/2 inch size may be used to cut suture while the large sizes may be preferred for heavier tissue in deep cavities. 8, record 1, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux Mayo
1, record 1, French, ciseaux%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ciseaux de Mayo 2, record 1, French, ciseaux%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] ciseaux Mayo [sont des] ciseaux chirurgicaux tout inox [...] dont les 2 pointes sont mousses. Ils s'utilisent pour la découpe de pansements, bandes adhésives, compresses, etc. Ces ciseaux chirurgicaux sont autoclavables. 3, record 1, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
De bons ciseaux de Mayo courbes, bien aiguisés, peuvent disséquer correctement lors de la cure de la hernie par exemple. 4, record 1, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «ciseaux Mayo» et non plus de «ciseaux de Mayo». 5, record 1, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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