lancet

noun

lan·cet ˈlan(t)-sət

: a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions

: lancet window

: lancet arch

Examples of lancet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s intended to include everything needed to test at home, although our kit only came with lancets, instructions, two paper collection pads, the lab form, and two biohazard bags. —

Lindsay Modglin, Health, 1 Sep. 2023 Glucose Testing On-the-Go When traveling, be sure to pack extra test strips, lancets, and other supplies like insulin, needles, and batteries. —

Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 For people with diabetes, Part B covers glucose meters, test strips, lancets and insulin when patients use insulin pumps. —

Byrichard Eisenberg, Fortune Well, 20 July 2023 Also, the lancets need to be the right design for your lancing device. —

Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 An Italian woodcut dating from 1671 that depicts the tools of the bloodletting trade, including a thumb lancet, fleam, collection cups, and, most prominently, leeches. —

Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2016 So, think glucose monitoring systems, lancets, alcohol swabs or prep pads, all of that can really add up. —

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023 The Top 5 Apps for Managing Diabetes Lancet Disposal Dispose of lancets in a sharps container. —

Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 Additionally, many healthcare providers' offices have A1C testing machines that enable them to get a result using a small drop of blood obtained by pricking your finger with a lancet. —

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