scalpel
Translation
scalpel
Examples
The surgeon used a scalpel to make an incision.
The surgeon used a scalpel to make an incision.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) scalpel a surgical knife The surgeon used a scalpel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surgical knife, lancet
Etymology
From Latin 'scalpellum', a diminutive of 'scalprum' (chisel), from 'scalpere' (to carve).
Memory Tips
Think of a surgeon 'scalping' away a problem. It's a sharp, precise tool for cutting.