Cannulas

/ˈkænjʊləz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of cannula using English pluralization rules; multiple thin flexible medical tubes.

Etymology

English plural of 'cannula' formed by adding -s, an Anglicization of the Latin term used in modern medical English.

Kelly Says

Medical English is caught between two worlds—doctors trained in classical languages kept the Latin plural 'cannulae,' but modern speakers often use the English plural 'cannulas,' creating friendly competition between old and new.

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