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stilet

sti·let [ stlət ] (plural sti·lets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. wire in catheter: a wire inserted in a catheter to give it rigidity

2. wire used as probe: a fine wire used as a probe in surgery

[Late 17th century. Via French< Italian stiletto (see stiletto)]
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