Lancet: meaning, definitions and examples

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lancet

 

[ หˆlรฆn.sษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical instrument

A lancet is a small, sharp instrument used by medical professionals to make incisions or punctures in the skin. It is commonly used for drawing blood from a finger or for performing minor surgical procedures. Lancets are typically designed for single use, ensuring sterility and minimizing the risk of infection. They are often found in diabetes care kits for blood glucose testing.

Synonyms

blade, scalpel, surgical tool

Examples of usage

  • The nurse used a lancet to obtain a blood sample.
  • He pricked his finger with a lancet to check his blood sugar levels.
  • Lancets are essential tools in diabetes management.
  • Always dispose of lancets in a sharps container.

Translations

Translations of the word "lancet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanceta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเค‚เคธเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lanzette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lancet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lancet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ปใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanceta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanset

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋žœ์…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู†ุณูŠุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanceta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lanceta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ€็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lanceta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lancet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lancet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanceta

Etymology

The word 'lancet' originates from the Old French term 'lancette', which means 'a little lance'. This term itself is derived from 'lance', referring originally to a spear or a pointed weapon. In the late medieval period, the term began to be associated with slender, pointed surgical instruments used by physicians and surgeons. The use of lancets became more widespread in the 17th and 18th centuries as surgical practices evolved, particularly in bloodletting and minor surgical procedures. Over time, the design of the lancet has changed, but its fundamental purpose remains the same: to make incisions or punctures safely and effectively. Today, the lancet is an essential tool in both clinical settings and home healthcare for monitoring various health conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,861, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.