catheter

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Noun catheter has 1 sense

catheter - a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
--₁ is a kind of tube, tubing
--₁ has particulars: endotracheal tube
Derived forms: verb catheterize₁, verb catheterise₁

Definitions from the Web

Catheter

Definition:

A catheter is a thin tube-like medical device that is used to access, drain, or deliver fluids to various parts of the body, such as the bladder, blood vessels, or the heart.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: catheter

Senses:

A flexible tube inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow drainage, injection of fluids, or access during surgical procedures.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

She had a catheter inserted into her bladder to drain urine.
The doctor used a catheter to inject dye into the blood vessels for the angiogram.
Patients who have heart conditions may require a catheter to access their arteries during cardiac catheterization.