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trocar
This term is a highly specialized medical noun used almost exclusively within surgical and clinical contexts. It describes a specific tool designed for penetration, and its usage is restricted to professional healthcare environments, such as operating theaters or emergency rooms.
Because it refers to a physical medical device, it follows standard countability rules for equipment. It is typically used in the singular when referring to the instrument itself or in the plural when discussing a set of tools or multiple insertion points during a laparoscopic procedure.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon carefully inserted the trocar to create a port for the laparoscope.
A trocar is essential for draining fluid from the peritoneal cavity.
The nurse prepared the trocar and cannula on the sterile tray.
I need to ensure the trocar is properly aligned before penetration.
The sharp tip of the trocar allows for a clean puncture of the abdominal wall.
Wait, check if we have a blunt-tip trocar available to reduce risk.
The patient felt a slight pressure as the trocar was inserted.