HealthSeptember 2, 2026

intubation

IN-tyoo-BAY-shun

Definition

The medical procedure of inserting a tube into a person's airway to help them breathe.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'in-' (into) and 'tuba' (tube), the term entered medical terminology to describe the placement of a tube into a bodily passage.

In the news

The article discusses a new AI tool designed to assist doctors with intubation in the NICU, noting that the procedure is high-risk and requires significant practice to master.

Doctors testing AI to save lives in NICU

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