intubation

Meaning

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

Synonyms

canulisation

canulization

cannulisation

cannulization

inserting a tube

Translations

Intubation

intubação

inbrengen van een buis

Intubação endotraqueal

intubació

intubation trachéale

عملية إبقاء العضو البشري مفتوحاً بواسطة أنبوب

Frequency

30k
Etymology

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

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