Definitions for: Stylet

[n] small needle-like appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade

Webster (1913) Definition: Sty"let, n. [F., dim. of style; cf. It. stiletto. See
Stiletto.]
A small poniard; a stiletto.

2. (Surg.)
(a) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and
for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called
also specillum.
(b) A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular
instruments to maintain their shape and prevent
clogging.

3. (Zo["o]l.) Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike
organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the
ventral stylets of certain Infusoria.

See Also: style, tardigrade

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