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canulation

canulation

9.6
Inserting a thin tube into a hollow part of the body for medical treatment
  • noun
  • /ˌkæn.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : canulación
  • The nurse performed canulation of the patient's vein before administering fluids.

Examples

  • Accurate canulation is essential to avoid complications during surgery.

  • The doctor explained the risks associated with canulation to the family.

  • The doctor performed a canulation on the patient.

  • Can you explain the canulation process?

  • Accurate canulation is essential to avoid complications during surgery.

  • The nurse performed canulation of the patient's vein before administering fluids.

  • The doctor explained the risks associated with canulation to the family.

Synonyms

intubation
vscanulation
  • Specialized
20 6.7

Putting a tube into the throat to keep the airway open during breathing problems

is broader and covers insertion into any hollow cavity for varied medical reasons
canulisation
vscanulation
  • UK
8.1

Putting a thin tube into a vein to give medicine or remove fluid

is the same meaning but spelled with an alternative form
canulization
vscanulation
  • Specialized
9.9

Putting a thin tube into a body part so liquid can drain or medicine can go in

focuses more generally on the act rather than specific drainage or medicine use
cannulation
vscanulation
  • Specialized
8.5

The act of putting a thin tube into a blood vessel to give fluids or medicine

is more general and not limited to blood vessel insertions
cannulization
vscanulation
  • Specialized
9.9

Putting a small tube into a vein or other part of the body to let fluids pass in and out

is focused on the insertion act itself rather than its many purposes

How Invasive

major surgery
  • Specialized
12 4.0
canulation
  • Specialized
9.6

Surface Forms

canulation singular
canulations plural

Morphology

canulation = cannulate (transparent) = cannula + ion

Regular nominalization from the verb 'cannulate' (itself derived from 'cannula'); the noun denotes the act or process of inserting a cannula, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Canulation comes from the Latin word cannula, which means 'little reed' and was used for a small 'tube', and the same root appears in canal ('channel'). So, think of inserting a tiny tube or straw into the body — canulation is the medical act of putting that small tube into a vein or body cavity to give medicine or fluids.