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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe medical act of inserting a breathing tube.

Common pairings

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Word forms

intubations plural

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Etymology

Likely coined in the 1880s by physician Joseph O'Dwyer.

· First attested 1880

Class of 1880 intubation joined the language around 1880.

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Synonyms

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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.

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