periosteal elevator
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per·i·os·te·al el·e·va·tor
an instrument used for separating the periosteum from the bone.
Synonym(s): rugine (1)
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per·i·os·te·al el·e·va·tor
(per'ē-os'tē-ăl el'ĕ-vā-tŏr)An instrument used for separating the periosteum from the bone.
Synonym(s): rugine (1) .
Synonym(s): rugine (1) .
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
per·i·os·te·al el·e·va·tor
(per'ē-os'tē-ăl el'ĕ-vā-tŏr)A surgical instrument used to reflect the attached periosteum from the underlying alveolar bone.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012