持じ針しん器きMeanings1nounneedle holder; needle drivermedicineA surgical instrument used to hold a suturing needle. Medical term.手しゅ術じゅつ中ちゅう、医い師しは持じ針しん器きを使つかって縫ほう合ごうした。During the operation, the doctor used a needle holder to suture.