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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
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳٳˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ٳ··پDz [in-t, oo, -, bey, -sh, uh, n, -ty, oo, -], noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of intubate1

First recorded in 1605–15; equivalent to in- 2 + tubate
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Example Sentences

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

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

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Some may need to be intubated in severe cases.

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Have you ever tried memorizing choreo, or intubating a human being?

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On Friday, the Pope suffered a second breathing "crisis", after which he was receiving extra oxygen support - but was not intubated.

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