RASPATORIUM
\ɹˌaspɐtˈɔːɹi͡əm], \ɹˌaspɐtˈɔːɹiəm], \ɹ_ˌa_s_p_ɐ_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə_m]\
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An instrument used for rasping bones, to detach the periosteum, - either in certain surgical operations, or for anatomical purposes.
By Robley Dunglison
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