1. the surgical procedure of inserting a cannula (a thin tube) into a blood vessel or body cavity for medical purposes such as administering medication or withdrawing fluid
Usage: medical/clinical term; also spelled canulation

Examples

• The nurse performed cannulation to establish an intravenous line before surgery.
• Peripheral cannulation is commonly used in emergency rooms to deliver fluids quickly.
• The patient required central cannulation for long-term medication administration.
• Proper cannulation technique reduces the risk of infection and complications.
• The doctor explained the cannulation procedure to the patient before the operation.