stylet

1. n. A small poniard; a stiletto. Source: opted

2. n. An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum. Source: opted

3. n. A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular instruments to maintain their shape and prevent clogging. Source: opted

4. n. Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria. Source: opted

5. n. small needlelike appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade Source: wordnet

6. 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. (Zoöl.) Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria. Source: webster

7. n. small needlelike appendage; especially the feeding organ of a tardigrade Source: ecdict

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