The process of putting a tube into a hollow organ or passageway, often into the airway. The opposite of intubation is extubation.

The insertion of a tube into a body canal or hollow organ, as into the trachea or stomach

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(n) the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ

placement of a tube; refers specifically to the insertion of a plastic tube in someone's trachea and connecting it to a breathing machine (ventilator or respirator).

Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from Catheterization in that the insertion of a Catheter is usually performed for the intr [..]

The insertion of a tube into the Stomach, Intestines, or other portion of the Gastrointestinal Tract to allow for the passage of Food products, etc.

Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the intr [..]

The insertion of a tube into the stomach, intestines, or other portion of the gastrointestinal tract to allow for the passage of food products, etc.

Placing a tube in the trachea to facilitate breathing while under an anaesthetic.

Insertion of a breathing tube into the trachea.

insertion of a tube into the lungs through the nose or mouth to aid breathing

Refers to where a tube is inserted down your throat to provide you with oxygen.

the insertion of a tube into the trachea (windpipe) through the nose or mouth to assist with breathing.

(medicine) The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in croup. * journal=Journal of the American Medical Association|date=July 3, 1886|title=On the Treatment of D [..]

The process of passing an endotracheal tube (breathing tube) into the trachea.

Insertion of a tube, such as a catheter, into the body.