Meaning of the word trocar in English

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trocar

US /ˈtroʊkɑːr/
UK /ˈtrəʊkɑː/

Noun

a surgical instrument consisting of a stylet (obturator) within a cannula, used to create an opening into a body cavity for the insertion of other instruments

Example:
The surgeon used a trocar to access the abdominal cavity.
Modern laparoscopic surgery heavily relies on the use of trocars.