Category:Stylet

Sty"let, n. Etym: [f., dim. of style; cf. It. stiletto. See Stiletto.]

Defn: 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.)

Defn: any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the Caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria.