Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lancet
noun
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
Definition
A small, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions in the skin or for withdrawing fluids.
Examples
- Doctors often use a lancet to obtain a blood sample during diabetes check-ups.
- The patient felt a quick prick from the lancet as the nurse performed the test.
- After the lancet was used, the technician placed a bandage over the puncture site.
Meaning
In medicine, a lancet is primarily used for bloodletting or making small cuts to draw blood for tests or procedures.
Synonyms
- scalpel
- blade
- incision tool
