trocar

tro·car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [troh-kahr]
- /ˈtroʊ kɑr/
- /ˈtrəʊk.ɑː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troh-kahr]
- /ˈtroʊ kɑr/

Definitions of trocar word

noun trocar a sharp-pointed instrument enclosed in a cannula, used for withdrawing fluid from a cavity, as the abdominal cavity. 1
noun trocar a surgical instrument for removing fluid from bodily cavities, consisting of a puncturing device situated inside a tube 0
noun trocar a surgical instrument consisting of a sharp stylet enclosed in a tube (cannula) and inserted through the wall of a body cavity: the stylet is withdrawn permitting fluid to drain off through the tube 0

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Origin of trocar

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; earlier trocart < French, literally, three-sided, equivalent to tro- (variant of trois three) + cart, variant of carre side < Latin quadra something square

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Parts of speech for Trocar

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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trocar popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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