rongeur
/rɒ̃ˈʒəː/Surgery
noun
Any of various types of surgical forceps having a biting action, typically used to remove small pieces of bone. Also rongeur forceps.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in New York Journal Medicine. From French rongeur (noun) person who gnaws, rodent, (adjective) gnawing, corrosive from ronger to gnaw + -eur.