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scalpel

noun

/ˈskælpəl/

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

surgical knife, blade, cutter, lancet

blunt instrument, dull tool

sharp scalpel, surgical scalpel, use a scalpel, clean scalpel

the yellow part of an egg

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.

a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties

Something that delays or obstructs progress or action.