Kirschner wire en · NOUN
Etymology
Introduced in 1909 by Martin Kirschner.
Meanings
- A sterilized, sharpened, smooth stainless steel pin, used in orthopaedics and other types of medical and veterinary surgery to hold bone fragments together or to provide an anchor for skeletal traction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirschner wires | Number=Plur | lexicographic |