2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Specillum \Spe*cil"lum\, n. [L.] (Med.) See {Stylet}, 2. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Stylet \Sty"let\, n. [F., dim. of style; cf. It. stiletto. See {Stiletto}.] A small poniard; a stiletto. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) (a) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also {specillum}. (b) A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular instruments to maintain their shape and prevent clogging. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zool.) Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria. [1913 Webster]
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