US /ˈlænsɪt/ UK /ˈlɑːnsɪt/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a small sharp two-edged surgical knife

    The surgeon drew a fine lancet to open the swollen abscess.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a small sharp two-edged... scalpelbladeknifebistoury
Word family
Related forms lance

Etymology

From Old French lancette, diminutive of lance ('lance, spear'), from Latin lancea ('light spear').

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