HealthAugust 15, 2026
cannula
KAN-yuh-luh
Definition
A thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to administer fluids, drain excess fluid, or deliver oxygen or medication.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'canna', meaning 'reed' or 'cane'. It evolved through Italian as a diminutive term for a small tube or pipe.
In the news
The word refers to medical tubing used by the child in the article for breathing or feeding. The mother points out that the state fails to provide these basic medical necessities.
Mother of Child with Epileptic Encephalopathy Criticizes Cuban Government for Lack of Support
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