different between intubation vs nasogastric

English

Etymology

Probably coined in 1880–1884 by Joseph O'Dwyer, M.D.; in widespread publication in 1887.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

intubation (countable and uncountable, plural intubations)

1. (medicine) The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in cases of croup.

Synonyms

• (introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open): entubation

Related terms

• intubate
• tubage

Translations

French

Etymology

intuber +? -ation

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??.ty.ba.sj??/

Noun

intubation f (plural intubations)

1. intubation

English

Etymology

From naso- +? gastric.

Adjective

nasogastric (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Pertaining both to the nose and to the stomach.
2. (medicine, usually and more specifically) Pertaining to nasogastric intubation, wherein a tube is inserted through the nostril, past the throat, and into the stomach.

Usage notes

• Nasogastric is frequently abbreviated NG.

Coordinate terms

• nasoenteral

See also

• Nasogastric intubation on Wikipedia.Wikipedia