Definition

A small, sharp surgical knife with a double-edged blade, often used for making small cuts or punctures in the skin.

Example

The doctor used a lancet to make a small incision for the procedure.

Conversation

Did you see that new medical show last night?

Yeah, they used a lancet for a surgery scene, it looked intense!

I always thought those tools looked so sharp and precise.

Definitely, they need to be for making those small incisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lancet → The word 'lancet' comes from the Old French 'lancette', which is a diminutive form of 'lance' (meaning spear). It refers to a small, pointed surgical instrument resembling a spear used for making incisions.

Memory Tip

Picture a small 'spear' ('lance') used in surgery — that's why a lancet is a small, pointed tool for making cuts.

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