trocar

/ˈtroʊkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A hollow needle with a cutting edge or a trocar point, used especially in surgery for making an opening in the body.

“During the surgery, the doctor used a trocar to make a small incision in the patient’s abdomen.”

Synonyms

  • hypodermic needle
  • surgical needle

Antonyms

  • needle without a cutting edge