intubation

American  

[in-too-bey-shuhn, -tyoo-] / ˌɪn tʊˈbeɪ ʃən, -tyʊ- /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the act or procedure of inserting a tube into the trachea, digestive tract, etc..

   In some situations an emergency intubation may be performed and the patient may be connected to a breathing apparatus.

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Etymology

Origin of intubation

First recorded in 1880–85; intub(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In more severe cases, intubation may be necessary assist with breathing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

The inquest also heard from intensive care unit registrar Suran Kuruppu, who had recorded that Chloe needed "impending intubation and ventilation".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

“These intubations served no medical purpose and were in direct contradiction to Mr. Ginn Sr.’s order that no invasive procedures, like intubation, be performed,” the lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

I'd been just another Yale medical student and had never really thought of fighting until I got shut out of an endotracheal intubation seminar and signed up for a boxing class instead.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris