tubeinsertion
nounUK /ˈtjuːb ɪnˈsɜːʃən/
US /ˈtuːb ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/
Putting a small tube into something.
The nurse did a tubeinsertion to help the patient breathe.
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2. The act of sliding a tube into a pipe or machine.
The plumber's tubeinsertion fixed the leak in the pipe.
3. A medical procedure where a tube is placed into the body.
The doctor performed a tubeinsertion to drain the fluid.
4. Putting a small tube into a container or device for testing.
The lab technician did a tubeinsertion to collect the sample.