intubation
noun/ˌɪntjuˈbeɪʃn/
/ˌɪntuˈbeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the act of putting a tube into a hollow space in the body, for example to allow a person to breathe
- The patient required intubation during the operation.
Word OriginLate 19th century: from intubate + -ation.Want to learn more?
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