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scalpel

/ˈskælpəl/

/ˈskæl.pəl/

scalpelnoun

scalpels

/ˈskælpəl/

/ˈskæl.pəl/

Translations

The surgeon picked up the scalpel to begin the operation.

Хирург взял скальпель, чтобы начать операцию.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

surgical knife

incision knife

operating knife

scalpeladjective

/ˈskæl.pəl/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "scalpel blade".

Definitions

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.

Synonyms