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can·nu·la also can·u·la (k

-l

)

n. pl. can·nu·las also can·u·las or can·nu·lae also can·u·lae (-l

)

A flexible tube, usually containing a trocar at one end, that is inserted into a bodily cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid or administer a substance such as a medication.

[Latin, diminutive of canna, reed; see cane.]

cannula, canula [ˈkænjʊlə]

n pl -las, -lae [-ˌliː]

(Medicine / Surgery) Surgery a narrow tube for insertion into a bodily cavity, as for draining off fluid, introducing medication, etc.

[from Latin: a small reed, from canna a reed]

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cannula - a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication

tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

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cannula

n pl <cannulae, cannuli> → Kanüle f

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cannula (redirected from cannulae)

cannula
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