lancet: Meaning and Definition of

lan•cet

Pronunciation: (lan'sit, län'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
    1. a lancet arch.
    2. a lancet window.
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