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(in′to̵̅o̅ bāt′, -tyo̵̅o̅-)

transitive verb intubated, intubating

to insert a tube into (an orifice or hollow organ, as the larynx) for the administration of gases or to admit air

Origin: in- + tub(e) + -ate

Related Forms:

intubation noun

See intubate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb in·tu·bat·ed, in·tu·bat·ing, in·tu·bates

To insert a tube into (a hollow organ or body passage).

Related Forms:

inˌtu·baˈtion noun

inˌtu·baˈtion·al adjective

inˌtu·baˈtion·al·ly adverb

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