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scalpel

UK
/ˈskælpəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/

Translations

scalpelnoun
scalpels
pl
UK
/ˈskælpəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/
scalpelTerme médical courant.
The surgeon carefully used the scalpel to make the initial incision.
Le chirurgien a utilisé soigneusement le scalpel pour faire la première incision.
Additional translations
bistouriTerme fréquent en français médical.
Synonyms
dissector
incision knife
operating knife
surgical knife
scalpeladjective
UK
/ˈskæl.pəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "scalpel blade".
scalpelEmploi technique en composition.
He replaced the scalpel blade with a sterile one.
Il a remplacé la lame de scalpel par une lame stérile.
Synonyms
scalpel-like
penetrating
acute
trenchant
cutting
razor-sharp
precise
incisive
surgical

Definitions

scalpelnoun
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, anatomical dissection, and various arts and crafts.
The surgeon carefully used the scalpel to make the initial incision.
scalpeladjective
Designed for or relating to a scalpel, especially indicating parts or accessories intended for use with this instrument.
He replaced the scalpel blade with a sterile one.
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