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Vinony

cannulate

verb

  1. to insert a cannula into
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkænjʊleɪt/ / /ˈkænjəˌleɪt/

verb

Etymology: From cannula + -ate (suffix forming verbs).

  1. To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).