intubation

Variant of intubate

intubate definition

in·tu·bate (in′to̵̅o̅ bāt′, -tyo̵̅o̅-)

transitive verb intubated -·bat′ed, intubating -·bat′·ing

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

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

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