lancets
0 antonyms and opposites of lancets, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Small, very sharp single-use blades or needles used to prick the skin, most often on a fingertip, to draw a drop of blood for testing.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Small, very sharp single-use blades or needles used to prick the skin, most often on a fingertip, to draw a drop of blood for testing.
“Diabetics get through boxes of lancets testing their blood sugar.”
2. noun
Small pointed surgical knives with two cutting edges, used for making incisions such as draining an abscess.
“The museum case held a set of Victorian lancets used for bloodletting.”
How to use lancets
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral and medical; note The Lancet, the journal, is a separate proper noun.
Etymology
Plural of lancet, from Old French lancette, a diminutive of lance 'spear'.
Full origin of lancets →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a lancet and a needle?
A lancet has a short, sharply pointed blade designed to make a shallow prick and release a drop of blood at the surface. A hypodermic needle is a hollow tube for injecting or drawing fluid from deeper tissue or a vein.
Can you reuse a lancet?
You should not. Lancets are single-use: the tip blunts after one prick, which makes the next test more painful, and reuse raises the risk of infection. They belong in a sharps bin, not household waste.
What gauge of lancet should I use?
Gauge measures thickness, and a higher number means a thinner lancet, so 33-gauge is finer and more comfortable than 28-gauge. Thinner lancets draw a smaller drop, so match the gauge to how much blood your meter needs.