Emmet needle

Em·met nee·dle

(em'ĕt),

a strong needle with the eye in the point, having a wide curve, and set in a handle, used to pass a ligature around an undissected structure.

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Em·met nee·dle

(em'ĕt nē'dĕl)

A strong needle with the eye in the point, having a wide curve, and set in a handle, used to pass a ligature around an undissected structure.

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Emmet,

Thomas A., U.S. gynecologist, 1828-1919.

Emmet forceps

Emmet hemostatic bag

Emmet needle - a needle that is used to pass a ligature around an undissected structure.

Emmet operation - suture repair of a cervix uteri laceration. Synonym(s): trachelorrhaphy

Emmet ovarian trocar

Emmet probe

Emmet tenaculum

Emmet uterine probe

Emmet uterine scissors

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