lancet

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French lancette diminutive of lance

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[edit] Noun

Singular
lancet

Plural
lancets

lancet (plural lancets)

  1. A sharp pointed, two edged surgical instrument used in venisection and for opening abscesses etc.
  2. A fleam.

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[edit] References

Webster's International Dictionary 1902.

[edit] Translations

surgical instrument
a fleam
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