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What does handpiece mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word handpiece? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The part of a dental drill, surgical instrument, etc. that is held in the hand.
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The tool is a specially designed handpiece that emits a wide-diameter laser beam.
The silicone end of the tubing is connected to the fitting located on the collar of the handpiece.
Phacoemulsification refers to modern cataract surgery in which the eye's internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye.
You can imagine how dirty a handpiece turbine can get if the debris is not flushed out of the head prior to autoclaving.
Before Hayes Handpiece came to Arkansas, many dentists sent their equipment out of state for repair or routine maintenance.
Once the desired handpiece speed is reached, the operator can rest the foot flat on the floor and continue to work in a more relaxed state.

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