intubator
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A person or machine that puts a tube into someone's windpipe to help them breathe
- noun
- /ˈɪntuˌbeɪtər/
- Specialized
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intubador
- In emergency situations, an intubator is essential for providing oxygen to patients.
Examples
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Hold off on that intubator.
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'OK guys, his intubator are ready, his airway is cleared.
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The paramedic quickly inserted the intubator to help the patient breathe properly.
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The doctor skillfully used an intubator to secure the patient's airway during the procedure.
How Specialized
Surface Forms
intubator singular
intubators plural
Morphology
Etymology
Intubator comes from the parts in- 'in' and tube 'a small pipe', so it literally means 'one who puts a tube in'. An intubator is a person or device that inserts a tube into a patient's windpipe to help them breathe.