cannula

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cannula (plural cannulas)

1. (medicine) A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
2. (aviation) A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O₂) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

[edit] Related terms

• nasal cannula