trocar Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tro"car noun

Etymology

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.

Definitions

1. (Surg.) A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploring tissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy. Written also trochar.