Definitions For Raspatory

Noun

{{en-noun, raspatories}} A surgeon's rasp. : (Wiseman) Through this hole raspatories may be introduced of various sizes and shapes, until the muco-periosteum is detached from one side of the palate; the raspatory will not separate the muco-periosteum from its attachment to the posterior margin of the bony palate, where also the fascia of the soft palate is firmly attached; for this, curved scissors can be used, the palate being drawn forward with a hook and the scissors passed behind the palate.}}

Etymology

From {{der, en, la, raspatorium}}. Compare {{cog, fr, raspatoir}}. See rasp.