cannula

(kanyo̵̅o̅ lə, -yə-)

noun pl. cannulae or cannulas

a tube, usually with a trocar, for insertion into body cavities or ducts, as for drainage

Origin: L, dim. of canna: see cane

See cannula in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also can·u·la

noun pl. can·nu·las also can·u·las or can·nu·lae also can·u·lae (-lēˌ)
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.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , diminutive of canna, reed; see cane

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