lancet

Significat (Anglès)

Noun

1. A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.
2. A small, sterile single-use needle used to draw a drop of blood for testing, as with a glucometer.
3. An iron bar used for tapping a melting furnace.
4. A high narrow window, terminating in an acutely pointed arch, common in Gothic architecture.

Verb

To pierce with a lancet.

Conceptes

llanceta

Sinònims

lance

fleam

lancet arch

lancet window

lancer

lifter

scalpel

skalpel

splinter

stylet

large needle

straight arch

barracudina

lancet fish

rowlock arch

awl

stabbers

barb

bistoury

dart

🎯

Traduccions

lancette

lanceta

νυστέρι

bisturi

lancet

Lanzette

lancetta

✋

neşter

bisturi

مبضع

bistouri

arco a sesto acuto

lança

lanceta

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/lɑːn.sɪt/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de anglès mitjà: launcet

In summary

From Middle English launcet, from Old French lancete, a diminutive of lance. By surface analysis, lance + -et.