Lancet

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /lɑːn.sɪt/
• US IPA: /læn.sɪt/

Alternative forms

• launcet obsolete

Origin

From Old French lancete diminutive of lance.

Full definition of lancet

Noun

1. A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.
2. (metallurgy) An iron bar used for tapping a melting furnace.

Hyponyms

• (sharp surgical instrument) fleam

Derived terms

• lancet arch
• (ichthyological) lancetfish

Anagrams

• cantle