mandrel

man·drel

, mandril (man'drĕl, man'drĭl),

1. The shaft or spindle to which a tool is attached and by means of which it is rotated.

2. Synonym(s): mandrin

3. In dentistry, an instrument used in a handpiece to hold a disc, stone, or cup used for grinding, smoothing, or finishing.

[G. mandra, a stable; the bed in which a ring's stone is set]

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man·drel

, mandril (man'drĕl, -dril)

1. The shaft or spindle to which a tool is attached and by means of which it is rotated.

2. Synonym(s): mandrin.

3. dentistry An instrument used in a handpiece to hold a disc, stone, or cup used for grinding, smoothing, or finishing.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

man·drel

, mandril (man'drĕl, -dril)

In dentistry, an instrument fitted in a handpiece to hold a disc, stone, or cup used for grinding, smoothing, or finishing.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012