Oct 5, 2011 16:47
12 yrs ago
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English term
needle bevel
English
Medical
Medical: Instruments
Context:
"Never pull back or withdraw the guidewire through the needle as this could damage the needle bevel"
Does "bevel" mean "the bevel side of the needle" here?
"Never pull back or withdraw the guidewire through the needle as this could damage the needle bevel"
Does "bevel" mean "the bevel side of the needle" here?
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| 5 +6 | The slanted part of the tip of a needle |
Ty Kendall
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The slanted part of the tip of a needle
See attached explanation
needle, bevel,
n the slanted part of a needle, which creates a sharp, pointed tip. The bevel of the needle allows for easy penetration of the oral mucosa in dentistry
needle, bevel,
n the slanted part of a needle, which creates a sharp, pointed tip. The bevel of the needle allows for easy penetration of the oral mucosa in dentistry
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