English Explanatory Dictionary

intubation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases of croup.

Word forms

intubation intubations entubation

Etymology

Probably coined in 1880–1884 by Joseph O'Dwyer, M.D.; in widespread publication in 1887.

Related words

intubate tubage

Derived words

intubationist postintubation preintubation reintubation
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