noun

cannula

Cannula (noun) means a tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.

noun

A tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.

A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen bottle or other source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin cannula, canula (“tubular surgical instrument”), from Latin cannula (“reed; small reed- or tube-shaped object”), from canna (“cane; reed; object made from or shaped like a cane or reed”) + -ula (feminine form of -ulus (diminutive suffix). Canna is derived from Ancient Greek κᾰ́ννᾰ (kắnnă, “reed”), from Akkadian 𒂵𒉡𒌑𒌝 (qanûm, “cane; reed”). The plural form cannulae is borrowed from Late Latin cannulae.

Rhymes for cannula

Ula hula Tula Paula Ursula nebula fibula Dracula spatula scapula arugula Caligula

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of cannula?

"cannula" (noun) means a tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.

What are the different meanings of cannula?

"cannula" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid; 2. A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen bottle or other source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.