catheter

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catheter  /ˈkæ θə tər/ ? Meaning of "catheter"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open

Derived Word(s)

catheterize

Usage(s):

  1. Incontinence is seldom a problem, because a catheter is used to warm the urethra and keep it from freezing during the operation.
  2. Smaller catheters and stents and lower doses should give women better results.
  3. Working the catheter up through the blood vessels, he reached the opening of the obstructed heart artery.

Quotes

  1. On Friday, July 2, McDermott wrote: "OMG!!!!! My catheter is stuck and won't come out. I'm waiting for the doctor to get here and give it a try. Gotta be honest, I'm scared!!"
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Dean McDermott Source: TheInsider.com

  2. In a phone interview with blogger Marc Malkin just 10 minutes after surgery on Thursday, Knoxville said, "I'm still a little groggy from the anesthesia. I just got the catheter out, and the doctor said I can resume normal functions immediately --...
    on Feb 2, 2007 By: Johnny Knoxville Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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