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cannulate.

To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈkænjʊleɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkænjəˌleɪt/General-American
  1. To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).

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From cannula + -ate (suffix forming verbs).

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