Trachea. Windpipe. See [page 63].

Translucent. Transmitting light, but not permitting objects to be seen distinctly.

Transudation. Passage of liquid through the tissues of the body.

Traumatic. Relating to a wound or injury.

Trephining. Removing a piece of bone by a cylindrical saw.

Triturate. To pulverize.

Trocar. An instrument for removing fluids from cavities. It consists of a perforator within a cylinder.

Truncated. Shaped like a pyramid with its top cut off.

Truss. A mechanical appliance for preventing protrusion or strangulation. Hernial support.

Tubercle. See pages [431] and [498].