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tube, in electronics: see electron tube electron tube, device consisting of a sealed enclosure in which electrons flow between electrodes separated either by a vacuum (in a vacuum tube) or by an ionized gas at low pressure (in a gas tube).
..... Click the link for more information. . tube See CRT and vacuum tube.tube 1. Anatomy a. short for Eustachian tube, Fallopian tube b. any hollow cylindrical structure 2. Botany a. the lower part of a gamopetalous corolla or gamosepalous calyx, below the lobes b. any other hollow structure in a plant 3. Brit the tube a. an underground railway system b. the tunnels through which the railway runs c. the train itself d. ™ the London underground railway system 4. Electronics a. another name for valve b. See electron tube cathode-ray tube 5. Surfing the cylindrical passage formed when a wave breaks and the crest tips forward tube [′tüb] (biology) A narrow channel within the body of an animal or plant. (electronics) (engineering) A long cylindrical body with a hollow center used especially to convey fluid. (geology) A passage in a cave having smooth sides and an elliptical to nearly circular cross section. (ordnance) The main part of a gun, the cylindrical piece of metal surrounding the bore; tube is frequently used in referring to artillery weapons, and barrel is more frequently used in referring to small arms. tube 1. A thin-walled pipe. 2.See lamp.
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No references found | Care was taken to protect the vocal folds and subglottis from laser impact by placing moistened cottonoid pledgers on the vocal folds and around the intubation tube. The material's smooth surface finish facilitates the insertion of the intubation tube into the trachea, helping to alleviate forces traditionally applied during insertion that can damage the patient's teeth. Nurse Cruce administered a paralytic agent that, while preventing aspiration, caused the patient to be entirely dependent upon the intubation tube for his oxygen supply. |
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