cannula

noun

can·​nu·​la ˈkan-yə-lə How to pronounce cannula (audio)
plural cannulas or cannulae ˈkan-yə-ˌlē How to pronounce cannula (audio)
-ˌlī
: a small tube for insertion into a body cavity or into a duct or vessel

Examples of cannula in a Sentence

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With the syringes of my fat ready for injection, Dr. Tepper placed the cannula into the two different access points on both sides of my face: at the corner of my eyebrows to fill the tear trough and cheek area, and at the hairline to fill my temples. Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 The first step of the procedure that day was using a micro cannula to suction some fat from her outer thighs. Jenny Bailly, Allure, 16 July 2024 The post, which has no caption, features a photo of the Hallmark star’s hand, which is hooked up to an IV cannula and holding a teddy bear. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 The dilator was then removed, and a thick cannula was inserted over the guide wire. Helen Ouyang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cannula 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of canna reed — more at cane

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cannula was in 1616

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“Cannula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannula. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cannula

noun
can·​nu·​la
variants also canula
plural cannulas or cannulae -ˌlē, -ˌlī How to pronounce cannula (audio)
: a small tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel
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