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scalpel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, exceedingly sharp instrument with a thin blade, primarily used by surgeons for operations and anatomical dissections.
Usage Example
"The neurosurgeon asked the nurse to pass her a fresh bistoury before making the delicate incision."
Strongest
bistoury
lancet
Strong
blade
knife
• noun (Context 2)
A similar small, sharp knife used for precision cutting in arts, crafts, graphic design, and modeling.
Usage Example
"He used a craft blade to carefully trim the excess paper away from the intricately drawn borders."
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blade
knife
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scalpel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scalpel