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lancet (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: lancette, from lance; LANCE1]
a small very sharp pointed knife with two cutting edges, used by doctors to cut skin and flesh
-synonym scalpel scalpel
lancet window/arch
technical a tall narrow window or arch that is pointed at the top