Cannulate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkænjʊleɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cannulate is a verb meaning (transitive, medicine) To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).
Meaning
(transitive, medicine) To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).
Word Forms
- cannulates
- cannulating
- cannulated
Synonyms for cannulate
Depending on context, synonyms include cannulize.
Antonyms for cannulate
Common opposites include decannulate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tunnel, tube, tubulate, catherize, inject, stent.
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