canulisation
Definition
- Noun:
- The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ: A medical procedure involving the placement of a thin tube (a cannula) into a vessel, duct, or body cavity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient required immediate canulisation to administer intravenous fluids.
- Canulisation of the bile duct is a delicate surgical step.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal medical, surgical, and nursing contexts.
- It often specifies the target organ or vessel, e.g., "venous canulisation," "tracheal canulisation."
Variants and Related Words
- Cannulation (n): The more common modern spelling for the same procedure.
- Cannula (n): The thin tube inserted during canulisation.
- Intubation (n): The insertion of a tube, especially into the trachea; a specific type of canulisation.
Synonyms
- Cannulation: The insertion of a cannula.
- Tubing: Informal term for the insertion of a tube.
Notes on Meaning
- "Canulisation" is a technical medical term with a single, specific meaning related to a clinical procedure. The spelling "cannulation" is now more prevalent.
Noun
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the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
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