lancet

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

lancette

bistouri

lance

Synonymes

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

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Traductions

lanceta

νυστέρι

lancet

bisturi

lancetta

✋

llanceta

Lanzette

neşter

bisturi

arco a sesto acuto

مبضع

lança

lanceta

bisturí

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/lɑːn.sɪt/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: launcet

In summary

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