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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

He was intubated and placed in a medically induced coma, which is a common step in treating severe smoke inhalation.

From Los Angeles Times