transitive verb (past and past participlecan·nu·lat·ed, present participlecan·nu·lat·ing, 3rd person present singularcan·nu·lates)(past and past participlecan·u·lat·ed, present participlecan·u·lat·ing, 3rd person present singularcan·u·lates)
Definition:
insert tube into body: to insert a tube cannula into a duct, vein, or cavity in order to drain away fluid or to administer drugs