Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In surgery, an instrument for holding a needle in suturing. Also called
porteaiguille . See cut underacutenaculum .
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Examples
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Mr Gore-Symes stood back presently, put the needle-holder on to the Mayo's table, said: "Finish off, Gordon, will you?" and wandered off to shed his gown.
Cruise To A Wedding Neels, Betty 1974
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