1. past tense of lance; pierced or cut open with a sharp instrument, especially to drain fluid
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor lanced the infected wound to drain the pus.
• She lanced the boil with a sterile needle.
• The veterinarian lanced the abscess on the horse’s leg.
• He lanced the blister to relieve the pressure.
• The surgeon lanced the cyst during the procedure.
• The nurse lanced the patient’s finger to draw blood for testing.