intubation

American  

[in-too-bay-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn tʊˈbeɪ ʃən, -tjʊ- /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the act or procedure of inserting a tube into the trachea, digestive tract, etc..

   In some situations an emergency intubation may be performed and the patient may be connected to a breathing apparatus.

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Etymology

Origin of intubation

First recorded in 1880–85; intub(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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intubation

My voice therapist thought it could’ve been the combination of intubation and having an enlarged thyroid due to my autoimmune disease.

From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026

"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026

"Despite a maximal antibiotics regime, intubation, ventilation and intensive medical support, Rochester continued to deteriorate," the coroner said.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

In more severe cases, intubation may be necessary assist with breathing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2025

I'd been just another Yale medical student and had never really thought of fighting until I got shut out of an endotracheal intubation seminar and signed up for a boxing class instead.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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