Term: angiotribe
Literally meaning: scissor for vessels
Origin: Anc Greek
αγγείον/angion(=ancient vase)
+θρύπτω/thripto(=shred)
Coined/History
The angiotribe was established by French royal surgeon Ambroise Paré (1510-1590) and was invented by English scientist and clergyman Stephen Hales (1677 – 1761) in the 18th cen.
Definition
Angiotribe is a scissor shaped forceps used as hemostat, in order to control bleeding from blood vessels.
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