The Collaborative International Dictionary
Probe scissors
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 scissors, 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.