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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

way go
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

passage go
a way through or along which someone or something may pass

conduit go
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass

tube, tubing go
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

catheter
a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open

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endotracheal tube go
a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents