cannula

  1. Noun.  (medicine) A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
  2. Noun.  (aviation) A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

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