Advertisement

Advertisement

intubate

[in-too-beyt, -tyoo-]

verb (used with object)

Medicine/Medical.
intubated, intubating 
  1. to insert a tube into (the trachea, digestive tract, etc.).

  2. to treat (a patient) by inserting a tube into the trachea, digestive tract, etc.



intubate

/ ˈɪԳʊˌɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) med to insert a tube or cannula into (a hollow organ); cannulate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • intubation noun
  • ˌԳٳˈپDz noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of intubate1

First recorded in 1605–15; equivalent to in- 2 + tubate
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

In her photo she was unconscious and intubated, a bruise forming on her forehead, wires curling around her.

From

You can intubate any one of us, I think.

From

Arenas was still intubated the following day but was able to open his eyes and communicate via writing.

From

He was intubated and placed in a medically induced coma, which is a common step in treating severe smoke inhalation.

From

Some may need to be intubated in severe cases.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


in trustintubation