Synonym for rachiotome ... A specially devised instrument for dividing the laminae of the vertebrae. ... Synonym: rachitome. ... Origin: rachio-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Ra'chi·tome (rā'kĭ*tōm) noun [ French, from Greek 'ra`chis , - ios , the spine + te`mnein to cut.] A dissecting instrument for opening the spinal canal. [ Written also rachiotome .] Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/2