rachitome
Also found in: Dictionary.
ra·chi·o·tome
(rā'kē-ō-tōm),A specially devised instrument for dividing the laminae of the vertebrae.
Synonym(s): rachitome
[rachio- + G. tomē, incision]
rachitome
(răk′ĭ-tōm″) [″ + tome, incision]An instrument used to open the spinal canal.