noun
intubation
Intubation (noun) means the medical procedure of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to keep it open or assist breathing. Example: “Emergency intubation saved his life after the accident.”
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The medical procedure of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to keep it open or assist breathing.
"Emergency intubation saved his life after the accident."
How to use intubation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical act of inserting a breathing tube.
Common pairings
emergency intubation
require intubation
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Word forms
- Plural
- intubations
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Emergency _____ saved his life after the accident.
Etymology
Likely coined in the 1880s by physician Joseph O'Dwyer.
Class of 1880
intubation joined the language around 1880.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for intubation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “intubation” mean?
The word “intubation” means the medical procedure of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to keep it open or assist breathing. In plain terms, the medical act of inserting a breathing tube.
How do you use “intubation” in a sentence?
Here is “intubation” used in a sentence: “Emergency intubation saved his life after the accident.”
What part of speech is “intubation”?
“Intubation” is a noun.
Where does the word “intubation” come from?
The word “intubation” dates back to around 1880. Likely coined in the 1880s by physician Joseph O'Dwyer.
