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Trocar (medicine)


trocar
<surgery> A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploring tissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy.

Alternative forms: trochar.

Origin: F. Trocart (or trois-quarts, i. E, three quarters); trois three (L. Tres) + carre the side of a sword blade; so called from its triangular point.

Source: Websters Dictionary