cannulate Meaning & Definition
/ˈkænjʊleɪt/
What Does Cannulate Mean?
As a verb, cannulate means To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).
Word Facts for Cannulate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkænjʊleɪt/ |
| Verb forms | cannulates, cannulating, cannulated |
Cannulate Definition (Verb)
- To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).
Verb
- To use a cannula; to insert a tube, particularly into a vein
Synonyms of Cannulate
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Cannulate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cannulate (third-person singular simple present cannulates, present participle cannulating, simple past and past participle cannulated)
Words That Rhyme With Cannulate
Origin of Cannulate
From cannula + -ate (suffix forming verbs).[1][2]