scarificator

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scar·i·fi·ca·tor

(skăr′ə-fĭ-kā′tər)

A surgical instrument with several spring-operated lancets, used to scarify the skin.

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scarificator

(ˈskɛərɪfɪˌkeɪtə; ˈskærɪ-)

(Surgery) a surgical instrument for use in superficial puncturing of the skin or other tissue

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