Scalpel



A scalpel is a medical tool used to create incisions. Considered crude by 24th century standards, their function is usually taken over by laser scalpels.

The Cardassian Doctor Crell Moset preferred using a scalpel in his surgeries, as he believed that more advanced implements "removed" doctors from their subjects. 

In 2367, the phasers of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) were used like a scalpel to excise an infant spaceborne lifeform dubbed Junior from its deceased mother. 

In 2372, The Clown created a scalpel in his virtual reality to invoke Harry Kim's traumatic childhood experiences. However, The Doctor corrected the positioning of The Clown's index finger in order to attain "optimal dexterity." 

In 2377, Iko held Seven of Nine prisoner in the USS Voyager's sickbay with a scalpel to her neck. 

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