Surgical instrument (7)
'surgical instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scalpel that I've seen before include "Theatrical knife?" , "A surgeon's knife 97)" , "Sharp cutting tool" , "Sharp blade" , "Surgical tool" .)
'surgical instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for forceps that I've seen before include "may assist delivery" , "Surgical instrument" , "Pincers aiding delivery of babies" , "Used by surgeon" , "instrument for gripping effect?" .)