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cannulation
(redirected from umbilical vein cannulation)

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can·nu·la·tion (kny-lshn) or can·nu·li·za·tion (-y-l-zshn)
n.
Insertion of a cannula.

cannulation
[kan′yəlā′shən]
the insertion of a cannula into a body duct or cavity, as into the trachea, bladder, or a blood vessel. Also called cannulization. cannulate, cannulize, v.

cannulation [kan″u-la´shun]
introduction of a cannula into a tubelike organ or body cavity.

cannulation
introduction of a cannula into a tubelike organ or body cavity.

umbilical vein cannulation
a technique used especially for neonatal collapsed primates which need long-term fluid therapy.


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