tenaculum

A long-handled, slender, hooked instrument for lifting and holding parts, such as blood vessels, during surgery.

A sharp hook, set in a handle, used for picking up arteries in surgical operations, and in dissections.

In entomology, the pair of microscopic chitinous processes on the under side of the abdomen of podurans or springtails, serving as a catch to hold the elater or springing-organ in place.

An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like.

A medical instrument consisting of a sharp hook attached to a handle; used mainly for taking up arteries and the like.