lancet — a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlænsɪt/
Korean meaning: 작고 날카로운 양날의 수술용 칼
Korean pronunciation: **랜**싯
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that modern lancets were much sharper than wooden stakes.
- The diabetic patient carries a lancet for daily blood sugar testing.
- The medieval surgeon's lancet looked suspiciously like a tiny sword for ants.
lancet
NOUN//ˈlænsɪt//
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife
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Sharp lancet rests on soft blanket!
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Origin
중세 프랑스어 'lancette'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '작은 창(lance)'을 의미하는 'lance'의 작은형입니다. 창의 모양처럼 날카롭고 뾰족한 형태에서 이름이 붙었습니다.
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“The vampire complained that modern lancets were much sharper than wooden stakes.”
“The diabetic patient carries a lancet for daily blood sugar testing.”
“The medieval surgeon's lancet looked suspiciously like a tiny sword for ants.”
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