CANNULATION
\kɐnjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \kɐnjʊlˈeɪʃən], \k_ɐ_n_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of CANNULATION
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.
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