"nasal cannula" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nasal cannulae [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|nasal cannulae}} nasal cannula (plural nasal cannulae)
  1. (medicine, more common in Canada, US) A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help. Tags: Canada, US, common Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: nasal prongs, NC [abbreviation]
    Sense id: en-nasal_cannula-en-noun-WflqFndF Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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