cannula (redirected from cannulae)

cannula /can·nu·la/ (kan´u-lah) a tube for insertion into a vessel, duct, or cavity; during insertion its lumen is usually occupied by a trocar.

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can·nu·la or can·u·la (kny-l)

n. pl. can·nu·las or can·nu·lae (-l)

A flexible tube, usually containing a trocar at one end, that is inserted into a bodily cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid or administer a substance such as a medication.

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Cannula

A tube inserted into a cavity to serve as a channel for the transport of fluid.

Mentioned in: Dacryocystitis, Inhalation Therapies, Venous Access

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cannula

[kan′yələ] pl. cannulas, cannulae

Etymology: L, small tube

a flexible tube that may be inserted into a duct or cavity to deliver medication or drain fluid. It may be guided by a sharp, pointed instrument (trocar). A body fluid may be passed through the cannula to the outside. See also nasal cannula. cannular, cannulate, adj.

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cannula [kan´u-lah]

a tube for insertion into a vessel, duct, or cavity. During insertion its lumen is usually occupied by a trocar; following placement, the trocar is removed and the cannula remains patent as a channel for the flow of fluids.

nasal cannula one that fits into the nostrils for delivery of oxygen therapy. Called also nasal prongs.

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cannula (kan´yl),

n a tube for insertion into the body; its caliber is usually occupied by a trocar during the act of insertion.

cannula, nasal,

n a small, half-moon shaped plastic tube, the ends of which fit into the nostrils of an individual.

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cannula

a tube for insertion into a duct or cavity; during insertion its lumen may be occupied by a trocar.

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nasal cannula

a means of delivering oxygen to dogs or cats over a long period.

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cannula

Surgery A tube inserted into a duct, cavity or other space; during insertion, its lumen is occluded by a trocar. See Endoscopy, Nasal cannula, QuickDraw^™venous cannula, Trocar.