scalpel

UK
/ˈskælpəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/

Translations

scalpelnoun
scalpels
pl
UK
/ˈskælpəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/
The surgeon picked up the scalpel to begin the operation.
Хирург взял скальпель, чтобы начать операцию.
Synonyms
surgical knife
incision knife
operating knife
scalpeladjective
UK
/ˈskæl.pəl/
US
/ˈskæl.pəl/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "scalpel blade".

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.