branula
/ˈbræn.juː.lə/
branula noun: a small, flexible tube (cannula) inserted into a vein, typically in the hand or arm, to administer fluids, medications, or to draw blood.
Noun
branula (plural branulas)
- A small, flexible tube (cannula) inserted into a vein, typically in the hand or arm, to administer fluids, medications, or to draw blood.
- Inserting a branula into a child's veins remains a challenging procedure for doctors, not only because the veins are so small, but also because children tend to resist aggressively.2016, Dr Anwar Fazal, Dr Aizzat, Dr Azah, Dr Fatin Liyana, Dr Mafeitz, Dr Mahyuddin, Dr Beni Rusani, Dr Lutfi, Dr Dhesi, Dr Zy Masri, Dr Syamirulah, OPNS, MOFrust, DIAgnosis Apokalips, WhiteCoat...
- The existing intravenous access is used via branula.2019, Mike Chan, Dmitry Klokol, A Comprehensive Guide to Biological Medicine and Wellness, reprint edition, Troubador Publishing Ltd, page 124
Forms of branula
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Origin of branula
Borrowed from German Branüle, a proprietary trademark of the German medical device company B. Braun Melsungen AG. The term combines the company name Braun with the diminutive suffix -üle, indicating a small device.
Questions about branula
- What does branula mean?
- Branula means a small, flexible tube (cannula) inserted into a vein, typically in the hand or arm, to administer fluids, medications, or to draw blood.
- What part of speech is branula?
- Branula is a noun.
- How do you pronounce branula?
- Branula is pronounced /ˈbræn.juː.lə/.
- What is the plural of branula?
- The plural of branula is branulas.
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