Definitions

1. verb

to provide with a canal or canals; to make (a vein, artery, etc.) more accessible by creating a canal or canals in the surrounding tissue

“The surgeon decided to canulate the patient’s main artery to facilitate the bypass surgery.”

2. verb

to introduce a cannula into a blood vessel or another part of the body, typically for the purpose of administering medication, fluids, or other substances

“The nurse carefully canulated the patient’s IV line to administer the medication.”

3. noun

the act of canulating, especially the creation of a canal or canals in the body

“The canulation procedure was a success, and the patient was able to recover quickly.”