Lancet: meaning, definitions and examples
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lancet
[ หlรฆn.sษชt ]
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:
๐ต๐น lanceta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lanzette
๐ฎ๐ฉ lancet
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐะฝัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ lancet
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใณใปใใ
๐ซ๐ท lancette
๐ช๐ธ lanceta
๐น๐ท lanset
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุณูุชู
๐จ๐ฟ lanceta
๐ธ๐ฐ lanceta
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ lanceta
๐ฎ๐ธ lancet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐะฝัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lancet
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.