CultureAugust 13, 2026
intubated
IN-tyoo-bay-tid
Definition
Having had a tube inserted into the body, specifically into the trachea to maintain an open airway or assist with breathing.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (into) and 'tuba' (pipe or trumpet). It entered medical terminology in the late 19th century to describe the placement of a tube into a bodily canal.
In the news
In medical contexts, being intubated indicates a patient is receiving mechanical ventilation. This state represents a critical stage of life support where the patient is unable to breathe independently.
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