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cannula

Syllabification: (can·nu·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈkanyələ/
Definition of cannula

noun (plural cannulae /-lē, -lī/ or cannulas)

Surgery
  • a thin tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medicine, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin, 'small reed', diminutive of canna (see cane)

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