endotracheal tube (n)

n03286878

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents
Outgoing links
Hypernym catheter
Hyponym nasotracheal tube
Incoming links
Hyponym catheter
Hypernym nasotracheal tube

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