intubate

in·tu·bate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-too-beyt, -tyoo-]
- /ˈɪn tʊˌbeɪt, -tyʊ-/
- /ɪntjˈuːbeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-too-beyt, -tyoo-]
- /ˈɪn tʊˌbeɪt, -tyʊ-/

Definitions of intubate word

verb with object intubate to insert a tube into (the larynx or the like). 1
verb with object intubate to treat by inserting a tube, as into the larynx. 1
noun intubate Insert a tube into (a person or a body part, especially the trachea for ventilation). 1
verb intubate to insert a tube or cannula into (a hollow organ); cannulate 0
verb transitive intubate to insert a tube into (an orifice or hollow organ, as the larynx) for the administration of gases or to admit air 0
verb intubate (Transitive Verb) (medicine) To insert a tube into. 0

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Origin of intubate

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; in-2 + tubate

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Parts of speech for Intubate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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intubate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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