[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

intubation \in`tuba"tion\, n. pref. in- in + tube. med.
   the introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as
   into the larynx in croup.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

intubation
     n : the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
         syn: cannulation, canulation, cannulization, cannulisation,
          canulization, canulisation
see also:
cannulation canulation cannulization cannulisation canulization canulisation 

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