- lancet
- lancet late 14c., launcet, from O.Fr. lancette "small lance" (12c.), dim. of lance (see LANCE (Cf. lance) (n.)).
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Lancet — may refer to:*lancet (surgery), a medical instrument, similar to a scalpel but with a double edged blade. *lancet, a needle used in a lancing device. Used by those with diabetes. *lancet, an acutely pointed arch in gothic architecture * Lancet ,… … Wikipedia
Lancet — Lan cet, n. [F. lancette, dim. of lance lance. See {Lance}.] 1. A surgical knife like instrument of various forms, commonly sharp pointed and two edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metal.) An iron bar… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lancet — [lan′sit] n. [ME lancettis, pl. < OFr lancette, dim. of lance, LANCE] 1. a small, pointed surgical knife, usually two edged, used for making small incisions, skin punctures, etc. 2. a) LANCET ARCH b) LANCET WINDOW … English World dictionary
Lancet — Lancet, the a British magazine for doctors and other people in the medical profession, produced by the British Medical Association. The Lancet provides reports on recent developments, new drugs and medical treatments etc. →↑JAMA →↑New England… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Lancet — Porté notamment dans le département du Nord et en Belgique, le nom était également attesté autrefois en Haute Saône et en Haute Savoie. Il est aujourd hui présent aussi en Guyane. Plusieurs sens semblent possibles : d abord l ancien français… … Noms de famille
lancet — {{/stl 13}}{{stl 8}}rz. mnż I, D. u, Mc. lancetecie {{/stl 8}}{{stl 20}} {{/stl 20}}{{stl 12}}1. {{/stl 12}}{{stl 8}}med. {{/stl 8}}{{stl 7}} mały nóż chirurgiczny o obosiecznym ostrzu {{/stl 7}}{{stl 20}} {{/stl 20}}{{stl 12}}2. {{/stl 12}}{{stl … Langenscheidt Polski wyjaśnień
lancet — ► NOUN ▪ a small, broad two edged surgical knife with a sharp point. ORIGIN Old French lancette small lance … English terms dictionary
Lancet — The Lancet The Lancet {{{nomorigine}}} Pays … Wikipédia en Français
Lancet — The Lancet Beschreibung Fachzeitschrift Fachgebiet Medizin Sprache Englisch Verlag Elsevier (Großbritannien) … Deutsch Wikipedia
lancet — noun Date: 15th century 1. a sharp pointed and commonly 2 edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions 2. a. lancet window b. lancet arch … New Collegiate Dictionary
