"leucotome" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈluːkətəʊm/ Forms: leucotomes [plural]
Etymology: leuco- + -tome Etymology templates: {{confix|en|leuco|tome}} leuco- + -tome Head templates: {{en-noun}} leucotome (plural leucotomes)
  1. (medicine) An instrument used to perform a leucotomy. Categories (topical): Medicine

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