Lancet (Noun)
Meaning 1
An acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor carefully selected a lancet from the surgical tray to make a small incision in the patient's skin.
- In the emergency room, the nurse used a lancet to quickly puncture the patient's vein and draw blood for testing.
- The lancet was used to make a precise cut in the fabric of the experimental device.
- To prepare for the procedure, the surgeon chose a lancet with a particularly sharp and narrow blade.
- In medical school, students learned how to properly use a lancet to make small incisions and punctures with precision and care.