verb
- to insert a cannula (a thin tube) into a vein or body cavity for medical purposes
Usage: medical/clinical term; third-person singular present tense of 'canulate'
Examples
- The nurse canulates the patient's arm to start the IV.
- The doctor canulates the vein carefully to minimize discomfort.
- During surgery, the anesthesiologist canulates the patient for fluid administration.
- The medical team canulates multiple sites when necessary for treatment.
- She canulates with precision after years of clinical experience.