xyster

xyster Definition

xys·ter (zis′tər)

noun

Obsolete a surgical instrument for scraping bones

Etymology: ModL < Gr xystēr < xyein, to scrape < IE base *kes-, to scrape > hards

Browse dictionary entries near xyster

‹ xylotomy
‹ xylotomous
‹ xylose
‹ xylophone
‹ xylophagous
‹ xylol
‹ xyloid
‹ xylography
‹ xylograph
‹ Xylocaine

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