intubation
intubation · intubations
Intubation
The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases…The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases of croup.
» Some of them required intubation and admission to the intensive care unit.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases of croup.
Intubation
the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
Examples
2 sentencesSome of them required intubation and admission to the intensive care unit.
The doctor inserted an intubation tube down the patient's throat to help with their breathing.
Translations
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By meaning 1
introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open:
Origin
Probably coined in 1880–1884 by Joseph O'Dwyer, M.D.; in widespread publication in 1887.Probably coined in 1880–1884 by Joseph O'Dwyer, M.D.; in widespread publication in 1887.
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Forms
plural: intubationsSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ:cannulationcanulationcannulizationcannulisationcanulizationcanulisation
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable