TechnologyAugust 27, 2026

hypotubes

HY-poh-toobz

Definition

Extremely small, thin-walled metallic tubes, typically made of stainless steel, used primarily in medical devices like catheters and stents.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of the prefix 'hypo-' (from Greek 'hupo', meaning under or beneath) and 'tube'. It refers to the small-diameter, needle-like sizing of these specialized medical pipes.

In the news

The article mentions hypotubes as a specific medical component that requires high-precision laser cutting to ensure the edge integrity and cleanliness necessary for surgical tools.

Laser Cutting Machine: Precision Technology for Modern Manufacturing and Design

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