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lancet 1. a pointed surgical knife with two sharp edges 2. short for lancet arch, lancet window lancet [′lan·sət] (medicine) A sharp-pointed, double-edged cutting instrument used to make small incisions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He applied his cups several times, and every time struck his lancet into the same place; having drawn away a large quantity of blood, he healed the orifices with three lumps of tallow. See, I have provided a lancet and will open your veins, while you lie quiet. --taking a lancet from his pocket, and drawing near to Ahab's arm. |
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