endotome

Noun

 * 1)  The somite cells that eventually give rise to the endothelium.
 * 2) A medical instrument consisting of scissors with curved blades and long crossing handles, originally used for decapitating a fetus.
 * 3) A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.
 * 1) A medical instrument consisting of scissors with curved blades and long crossing handles, originally used for decapitating a fetus.
 * 2) A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.
 * 1) A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.
 * 1) A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.
 * 1) A retractable blade that allows great control over the depth of an incision, used for myotomy and arthrotomy.