資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Probe \Probe\, n. (Surg.)
An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances
of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of
for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.
--Parr.
{Probe}, or {Probe-pointed}, {scissors} (Surg.), scissors
used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into
the orifice, has a button at the end. --Wiseman.
Probe-pointed \Probe"-point`ed\, a. (Surg.)
Having a blunt or button-shaped extremity; -- said of cutting
instruments.