INTUBATION

cannulation, canulation, cannulization, cannulisation, canulization, canulisation, intubation

(noun) the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Probably coined in 1880–1884 by Joseph O'Dwyer, M.D.; in widespread publication in 1887.

Noun

intubation (countable and uncountable, plural intubations)

(medicine) The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases of croup.

Synonyms

• (introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open): entubation

Source: Wiktionary


In`tu*ba"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. in- in + tube.] (Med.)

Definition: The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in croup.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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