lancet

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Synonyms: lance, lancer, langet, lanced, lances, lanset, lanet, lacet, lannet

Antonyms: lance, lancer, langet, lanced, lances, lanset, lanet, lacet, lannet

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Noun

1. A sharp, pointed, two-edged [[surgical]] instrument used in [[venesection]] and for opening abscesses etc.
2. A small, sterile single-use needle used to draw a drop of blood for testing, as with a [[glucometer]].
3. {{lb|en|metallurgy}} An iron bar used for tapping a melting furnace.<ref>{{R:Knight AMD}}</ref>
4. {{lb|en|architecture}} A high narrow [[window]], terminating in an acutely pointed arch, common in [[Gothic]] architecture.

Verb

1. To pierce with a lancet.

Proper noun

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