binangle

bin·an·gle

(bin-ang'-ŭl),

1. The second angle given the shank of an angled instrument to bring its working end close to the axis of the handle to prevent it from turning about the axis.

2. A dental instrument possessing the above characteristics.

[L. bini, pair, + angulus, angle]

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bin·an·gle

(bin-anggĕl)

The second angle given the shank of an angled dental instrument to bring its working end close to the axis of the handle to prevent it from turning about the axis.

[L. bini, pair, + angulus, angle]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

bin·an·gle

(bin-anggĕl)

Dental instrument in which the second angle given the shank of an angled instrument to bring its working end close to the axis of the handle to prevent it from turning about the axis.

[L. bini, pair, + angulus, angle]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012