cannula
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈkænjʊlə/
Noun

cannula (plural cannulas)

  1. (medicine) A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
  2. (aviation) A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.
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