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scalpel

/ˈskælpəl/

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1 · noun

a small sharp knife used in surgery

手术刀

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The surgeon selected a small scalpel for the delicate cut.
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外科医生选了一把小手术刀，准备进行精细的切割。
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Pronunciation: /ˈskælpəl/

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