Cannulating

/ˈkænjʊleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of cannulate; the process of inserting a cannula into a body part.

Etymology

Present participle of 'cannulate' formed with the suffix '-ing.' This gerund form allows the action to be discussed as an ongoing process or noun.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form turns verbs into activities you can talk about like nouns—'cannulating is difficult' sounds more technical than 'inserting tubes is difficult,' which is exactly what medical professionals want.

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