1. plural of bistoury; small, narrow surgical knives with straight or curved blades used for making incisions
Usage: medical; surgical

Examples

• The surgeon carefully selected different bistouries for the delicate procedure.
• Medical students learned to handle various bistouries during their surgical training.
• The operating room was equipped with sterilized bistouries of different sizes.
• She arranged the bistouries on the surgical tray before the operation began.
• The antique medical kit contained several ornate bistouries from the 19th century.
• Modern bistouries are typically disposable to prevent infection.