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cannula

/kəˈnuːlə/ noun · British & US
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What does cannula mean?

noun

A tube, especially one inserted into a blood vessel or the airway to administer medication or oxygen, or to remove fluid.

Example

"The doctor inserted a cannula into the patient's vein to administer antibiotics."

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