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scalpra

scalpra is the plural of scalprum.

Meaning of scalprum

Noun

scalprum (plural scalpra)

  1. A toothed raspatory used in trephining and in removing carious bone.
    • After making the incision, the pericranium must be raised a little from the bone with the edge of the knife, to clear the bone, and the scalprum employed.1819, Bartholomew Parr, The London Medical Dictionary
  2. A large strong scalpel.

Questions about scalpra

What is scalpra the plural of?
Scalpra is the plural of scalprum.

Words near scalpra in the dictionary

  1. scalpins
  2. scalpless
  3. scalplock
  4. scalplocks
  5. scalpne
  6. scalpra
  7. scalpriform
  8. scalprum
  9. scalps
  10. scalpy
  11. scals

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