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"Section C"

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.]


Can"nu*lar (?), a. Having the
form of a tube; tubular.
[Written also canular.]


Can"nu*la`ted (?), a. Hollow;
affording a passage through its interior length for wire, thread,
etc.; as, a cannulated (suture) needle.
[Written
also canulated.]


{ Can"ny, Can"nei } (?),
a. [Cf. Icel. kenn skilled, learned, or
E. canny. Cf. Kenn.] [North of Eng. & Scot.]
1. Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.


2. Skillful; knowing; capable.
Sir W. Scott.


3. Cautious; prudent; safe..
Ramsay.


4. Having pleasing or useful qualities;
gentle.
Burns.


5. Reputed to have magical powers.
Sir W. Scott.


No canny, not safe, not fortunate;
unpropitious.
[Scot.]


Ca*noe" (?), n.; pl.
Canoes (#).


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