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Canulate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To insert a tube or cannula into a body cavity or vessel

Senses

Sense 1: Medical

Definition: To perform a procedure by introducing a cannula into a body part or vessel for various medical purposes.

Example sentence: The surgeon skillfully canulated the patient's artery to administer medication directly.

Sense 2: Plumbing

Definition: To connect or join pipes or tubes using a cannula or similar tool.

Example sentence: The plumber will canulate the pipes to ensure proper water flow.

Sense 3: Biology

Definition: To insert a cannula or needle into a biological specimen or organism for research or experimental purposes.

Example sentence: The scientist carefully canulated the rat's vein to collect blood samples.

Sense 4: Botany

Definition: To create a small hole in a plant stem or tree trunk by piercing with a cannula to extract sap or introduce substances.

Example sentence: The arborist canulated the tree to extract sap for analysis.