intravenous catheter


in·tra·ve·nous cath·e·ter

(in'tră-vē'nŭs kath'ĕ-tĕr) A catheter that is surgically introduced into a vein to supply pharmacotherapeutic agents.

intravenous catheter

A catheter inserted into a vein to administer fluids or medications or to measure pressure.See also: catheter