O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

lancet

/lænsɛt/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does lancet mean?

noun

A surgical instrument used for making small incisions, typically with a sharp point and a flat or curved blade. A lancet is also a sharp, pointed instrument used for piercing or cutting.

Example

"The doctor used a lancet to make a small incision in the patient's skin."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for lancet

Antonyms of lancet

Rhymes with lancet