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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cannulate

/kænˈjuːleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does cannulate mean?

verb

To insert a cannula into a blood vessel or other body cavity, or to introduce a fluid into a body cavity through a cannula. In medicine, to insert a cannula into a blood vessel or other body cavity.

Example

"The doctor cannulated the patient to administer medication directly into the bloodstream."

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