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Cannula
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun Cannula has 1 sense
- cannula(n = noun.artifact) Array - a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication; Array is a kind of tube, tubing
Derived forms adjective cannular1, verb cannulate1
CIDE DICTIONARY
Cannula, n. [L. cannula a small tube of dim. of canna a reed, tube.].
A small tube of metal, wood, or India rubber, used for various purposes, esp. for injecting or withdrawing fluids. It is usually associated with a trocar. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Cannula, n. (pl. cannulae or cannulas) Surgery a small tube for inserting into the body to allow fluid to enter or escape.
Etymology
L, dimin. of canna cane
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