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Record 1 2008-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A strong needle with a longitudinal groove, which is thrust into a tumor or cavity to determine the presence of fluid, the latter escaping externally along the groove.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
DEF

Instrument formé d'une mince tige que l'on introduit dans un conduit ou une cavité en vue de l'explorer.

OBS

Trocart explorateur - ou, substantivement, explorateur, trocart - stylet entaillé de manière à ramener une parcelle du tissu dans lequel on le plonge.

Spanish

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