Küntscher nail en · NOUN
Etymology
Gerhard Küntscher is credited with the first use of this device in 1939.
Meanings
- A metal rod forced into the medullary cavity of a bone to treat a fracture.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Küntscher nails | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Kuntscher nail | alternative | lexicographic |