Definitions

1. verb

to introduce a cannula into a part of the body, especially a blood vessel

“The doctor cannulated the patient to administer fluids.”

2. verb

to introduce a tube or cannula into an opening, container, or pipe

“The plumber cannulated the pipe to facilitate water flow.”

3. verb

to make a hole in something in order to insert a tube or cannula

“The engineer cannulated the metal sheet to create an air passage.”