intubate

[in-too-beyt, -tyoo-]

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.

intubate

/ ˈɪntjʊˌbeɪt /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• intubation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intubate¹

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

Example Sentences

Several of the victims have second- and third-degree burns and at least two people have been intubated, according to the GoFundMe.

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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.

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In her photo she was unconscious and intubated, a bruise forming on her forehead, wires curling around her.

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You can intubate any one of us, I think.

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

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