detubation

/ˌdɛtʊˈbeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of removing or eliminating a tubular structure, such as a tube or a duct.

“The surgeons performed a detubation procedure to remove the damaged tube from the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • decannulation
  • decompression

Antonyms

  • re-cannulation
  • re-tubation