cannula
noun
can·nu·la
ˈkan-yə-lə 
plural cannulas or cannulae
ˈkan-yə-ˌlē
-ˌlī
: a small tube for insertion into a body cavity or into a duct or vessel
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The post featured two photos, including Waterhouse lying in a hospital bed in a gown and with what appeared to be a cannula in her arm.
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Traditional liposuction Ideal for larger fat deposits, this technique uses small incisions and suction cannulas to remove fat.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Injected using a needle or a cannula, the formula’s moisture-binding properties have some major benefits for the complexion, chiefly boosting hydration levels for visibly dewier skin.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
He was seated in a wheelchair and wearing what appeared to be a nasal cannula aiding his breathing.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 15 July 2025
Traditional liposuction Ideal for larger fat deposits, this technique uses small incisions and suction cannulas to remove fat.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Injected using a needle or a cannula, the formula’s moisture-binding properties have some major benefits for the complexion, chiefly boosting hydration levels for visibly dewier skin.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
He was seated in a wheelchair and wearing what appeared to be a nasal cannula aiding his breathing.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Cannula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannula. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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cannula
noun
can·nu·la
variants
also canula
plural cannulas or cannulae
-ˌlē, -ˌlī
: a small tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel
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