giùi chọc
Definition
- Noun:
- Trocart: A specific type of surgical instrument, primarily used in medicine. It is a sharply pointed, hollow cylinder (a cannula) fitted with a removable inner stylet or obturator. Its function is to puncture a body cavity (such as the abdomen or chest) to drain fluid (e.g., in ascites or pleural effusion) or to introduce other surgical instruments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ sử dụng giùi chọc để dẫn lưu dịch ổ bụng cho bệnh nhân. (The doctor used a trocar to drain abdominal fluid from the patient.)
- Giùi chọc là dụng cụ thiết yếu trong một số thủ thuật ngoại khoa. (The trocar is an essential tool in certain surgical procedures.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly technical and is used almost exclusively in medical, surgical, and veterinary contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Kim chọc dò (n): Aspiration needle or biopsy needle. A more general term for a needle used to puncture and extract fluid or tissue.
- Bác sĩ dùng kim chọc dò để lấy mẫu tế bào. (The doctor used an aspiration needle to take a cell sample.)
Synonyms
- Trocart: The direct and most accurate English equivalent.
- Cannula with obturator: A descriptive technical synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Giùi chọc" is a specialized medical term. Learners should be aware that it is not a common word in general Vietnamese. Its usage is confined to professional healthcare settings, textbooks, and medical discussions.