cannula

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Synonyms: canula, hannula

Antonyms: canula, hannula

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|medical tube}}{{lb|en|medicine}} A [[tube#Noun|tube]] [[insert#Verb|inserted]] into the [[body#Noun|body]] to [[drain#Verb|drain]] or [[inject]] [[fluid#Noun|fluid]].
2. {{lb|en|aviation}} A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen bottle or other source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

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