💉lancet

noun
/ˈlæn.sɪt/

Meaning

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

Example Sentences

The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.

Synonyms

scalpel, blade, knife, cutter

Antonyms

blunt tool, non-sharp instrument

Collocations

surgical lancet, lancet blade, finger lancet, disposable lancet

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