scalpel
/ˈskælpəl/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5491 in the learning path
手术刀；解剖刀
Definitions
n. A small, very sharp knife used in surgery or dissection.
手术刀；解剖刀
Example
The surgeon placed the scalpel on a clean tray.
外科医生把手术刀放在干净的托盘上。
Medical students practise using a scalpel on artificial tissue before developing more advanced surgical skills.
医学生先在人工组织上练习使用手术刀，再学习更高级的外科技能。
Collocations
- surgical scalpel
- scalpel blade
- disposable scalpel
Usage tip
可数名词，指精细切割用的手术刀或解剖刀。
FAQ
- What does scalpel mean?
- A small, very sharp knife used in surgery or dissection.
- How is scalpel pronounced?
- UK /ˈskælpəl/, US /ˈskælpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
