Pronunciation: [lˈanst] (IPA) 
The word "lanced" is spelled as [lænst] in IPA phonetic transcription. It has a short "a" sound in the first syllable indicated by the symbol "æ". The "n" is pronounced with a slight nasalization indicated by the tilde symbol " ̃". The final sound is a "st" cluster sound indicated by the symbol "st". The word "lanced" derives from the verb "to lance" which means to pierce or cut with a pointed object like a lancet.
Lanced" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "lance." "Lance" is a word that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The most common definition of "lance" refers to the action of piercing or cutting through something with a sharp instrument, usually a lance or a similar weapon. In this sense, "lance" is often associated with medieval warfare, where knights would use lances to attack their opponents.
However, "lance" can also have a medical connotation. In this sense, it refers to the act of making a small incision or puncture with a sharp instrument, such as a lancet or a medical needle. This is often done in order to take a sample of blood or fluid from the body for diagnostic purposes or to relieve pressure from a localized area.
When used in its past tense form, "lanced" indicates that the action of piercing, cutting, or making a small incision has already taken place. It implies that an object or a person has been pierced, cut, or punctured by a sharp instrument. The term can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from historical battles where enemies were lanced, to medical procedures where a patient's skin was lanced for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Overall, the word "lanced" is associated with the act of piercing or cutting through something using a sharp instrument, either in a historical or a medical context.
The word "lanced" originates from the Latin word "lancea", which referred to a long spear or lance used as a weapon. Over time, the term "lancea" came to be used for a surgical instrument as well, specifically a lancet. The word then evolved into "lance" in Old French and Middle English, which ultimately gave rise to the verb "lanced". In the medical context, "lanced" typically refers to the act of cutting or piercing with a sharp instrument, often to drain a wound or abscess.
