2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Cannula \Can"nu*la\, n. [L. cannula a small tube of dim. of canna a reed, tube.] (Surg.) A small tube of metal, wood, or India rubber, used for various purposes, esp. for injecting or withdrawing fluids. It is usually associated with a trocar. [Written also {canula}.] [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: cannula n : a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
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