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

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  1. n. A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploring tissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy.
  2. A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploring tissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy. [Written also trochar.]
  3. A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploringtissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy. [Written alsotrochar.]
  4. n. A stylet, usually with a triangular point, used for exploring tissues or for inserting drainage tubes, as in dropsy.