adjective
Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
Origin of lancinating
From lancinate to stab from Latin lancināre lancināt- to laceratelancinating
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Verb
- Present participle of lancinate.
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lancinating - Medical Definition
adj.
Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
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