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intubate
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in·tu·bate (nt-bt)
v.
To insert a tube into a hollow organ or body passage.

intu·bation n.

intubate
[in′tyo̅o̅bāt]
Etymology: L, in, within, tubus, tube
to catheterize or insert a tube into an organ or body part.

intubate [in´too-bāt]
to perform intubation.

intubate (in´toobāt),
v to treat by intubation.

intubate
to perform intubation.


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