'Tenacula' definitions:

Definition of 'Tenacula'

From: GCIDE
  • Tenaculum \Te*nac"u*lum\, n.; pl. L. Tenacula; E. Tenaculums. [L., a holder, fr. tenere to hold. Cf. Tenaille.] (Surg.) An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like. [1913 Webster]