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lancet in Italian

lancet in Italian is lancetta, bisturi — lancet means a small, sharp, two-edged surgical instrument used for opening veins or abscesses.

lancet in Italian

lancetta
noun
A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.
bisturi
noun
A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.

What does "lancet" mean?

  1. noun A small, sharp, two-edged surgical instrument used for opening veins or abscesses.
    "The surgeon used a lancet to make a precise incision."
  2. noun A small, sterile needle used to prick the skin and draw a drop of blood for testing.
    "She pricked her finger with a lancet to test her blood sugar."
  3. noun A tall, narrow window that ends in a sharply pointed arch, common in Gothic architecture.
    "The cathedral's nave was lined with tall lancets letting in slivers of light."
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lancet in a sentence

  • The surgeon used a lancet to make a precise incision.
  • A lancet was once the standard tool for bloodletting.
  • She pricked her finger with a lancet to test her blood sugar.
  • Each lancet is designed for a single use only.

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What is "lancet" in Italian?
"lancet" in Italian is lancetta, bisturi. lancet means: A small, sharp, two-edged surgical instrument used for opening veins or abscesses.
How do you use "lancet" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon used a lancet to make a precise incision." In Italian, "lancet" is lancetta, bisturi.
Are there other ways to say "lancet" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "lancet": lancetta, bisturi.
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