catheternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkæθ.ə.tər/us/ˈkæθ.ə.t̬ɚ/a long, very thin tube used to take liquids out of the body
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Medical & surgical equipment
- autoclave
- cardiograph
- catheterization
- catheterize
- colonoscope
- CPB
- depressor
- drip
- forceps
- iron lung
- MRI
- oxygen mask
- respirator
- scalpel
- stent
- stenting
- thermometer
- tomography
- tongue depressor
- ultrasound
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Examples from literature
- A catheter was inserted into the bladder, tied in place and left in position for about eight weeks.
- He was in a wheelchair unable to walk, unable to control his legs or arms very well, was unable to control his bladder and required a catheter.
- It is necessary to use the catheter if retention of urine occurs.
- On the fourth day she passed urine spontaneously, and the catheter was never again used.
- The doctor had much difficulty in inserting the smallest catheter, and it caused intense pain and suffering.