intubate

American  

[in-too-beyt, -tyoo-] / ˈɪn tʊˌbeɪt, -tyʊ- /

verb (used with object)

Medicine/Medical.

intubated, intubating

1. to insert a tube into (the trachea, digestive tract, etc.).

2. to treat (a patient) by inserting a tube into the trachea, digestive tract, etc.

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intubate British  

/ ˈɪntjʊˌbeɪt /

verb

1. (tr) med to insert a tube or cannula into (a hollow organ); cannulate

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Other Word Forms

• intubation noun

Etymology

Origin of intubate

First recorded in 1605–15; equivalent to in- ² + tubate

Example Sentences

Lewis was intubated and needed a specialized procedure across the state to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the workers is in a coma, according to reports by Italian news agency Ansa, who report that he was resuscitated, intubated and taken to San Bassiano hospital by helicopter.

From BBC

You can intubate any one of us, I think.

From Los Angeles Times

Arenas was still intubated the following day but was able to open his eyes and communicate via writing.

From Los Angeles Times

Arenas remains intubated, but the son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas opened his eyes and was able to communicate by writing on a piece of paper.

From Los Angeles Times