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- [kan-yuh-luh]
- /ˈkæn yə lə/
- /ˈkæ.njʊ.lə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-yuh-luh]
- /ˈkæn yə lə/
Definitions of cannula word
- noun cannula a narrow tube for insertion into a bodily cavity, as for draining off fluid, introducing medication, etc 3
- noun cannula a tube, usually with a trocar, for insertion into body cavities or ducts, as for drainage 3
- noun plural cannula a metal tube for insertion into the body to draw off fluid or to introduce medication. 1
- noun cannula A thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument. 1
- noun cannula (medicine) A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid. 0
- noun cannula (aviation) A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus. 0
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Origin of cannula
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < New Latin, Latin: small reed, equivalent to cann(a) cane + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Cannula
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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cannula popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cannula
noun cannula
- pipe — a large cask, of varying capacity, especially for wine or oil.
- duct — any tube, canal, pipe, or conduit by which a fluid, air, or other substance is conducted or conveyed.
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- tunnel — an underground passage.
- conduit — A conduit is a small tunnel, pipe, or channel through which water or electrical wires go.
Top questions with cannula
- what is a cannula?
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- what is a nasal cannula?
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- how often should nasal cannula be changed?
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- how to put on nasal cannula?
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- what is nasal cannula?
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