cannula

Etymology
Borrowed from, diminutive of , from.

Noun

 * 1)  A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
 * 2) * 2012,, 11/22/63, p. 819-820:
 * The cannula had come askew in his nose and he pushed it straight, his hand moving slowly, like the hand of a man who is dreaming with his eyes open.
 * 1)  A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen (O2) bottle/source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

Translations

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 * German:
 * Polish: kaniula
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 * Swedish:
 * Tagalog: miktubo

Etymology
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Etymology
From.

Noun

 * : a small reed or tube-shaped object.

Descendants

 * Taranto: cánulo "candle"
 * Cerignano: cánele "candle"
 * Subiaco: cannuia "corncob"
 * Subiaco: cannuia "corncob"