Topic: NURSES, DOCTORS, ETC
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| Date: | 1700-1800 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | scalpellum, from scalprum 'knife' |
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scal‧pel
[countable]
[countable]MH a small, very sharp knife that is used by doctors in operations
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