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canula

canula is the alternative form of cannula.

Meaning of cannula

Noun

cannula (plural cannulas or cannulae or cannulæ)

  1. A tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.
    • Two or three cannulæ are requisite also for washing out the sinuses.1915, F. H. Westmacott, System of Treatment by many Writers, volume III, The Macmillan Company, page 717
  2. A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen bottle or other source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

Forms of canula

pluralcanulas
pluralcanulae

Questions about canula

What is canula the alternative form of?
Canula is the alternative form of cannula.

Words near canula in the dictionary

  1. Canuckistanis
  2. Canuckland
  3. Canucks
  4. canuding
  5. Canul
  6. canula
  7. canulae
  8. canular
  9. canulas
  10. canulate
  11. canulated

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