noun
- Plural of catlin; a surgical instrument with a small, sharp blade used for making incisions, especially in delicate surgical procedures.
Usage: medical; archaic or specialized
Examples
- The surgeon selected several catlins from the instrument tray before beginning the procedure.
- Catlins were commonly used in 19th-century surgical practice for precise cutting.
- The medical museum displayed a collection of antique catlins alongside other period instruments.