👉 The term "costotome" is not commonly used or recognized in the medical field, likely due to its unfamiliarity with terms related to imaging techniques. The term "Costo-MOTOME" was first used by a Japanese company called "Stryker Medical Inc." in the early 20th century and has since been widely adopted as an abbreviation for costotome. However, it is important to note that the specific meaning of this term may vary depending on cultural or professional contexts