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catheter

[ˈkæθətər]

catheter Definition

a thin tube made from medical grade materials that is inserted into the body for medical purposes, such as to remove fluids or to allow access to veins and arteries.

Using catheter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "catheter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor inserted a catheter into the patient's bladder to drain urine.

  • Example

    A central venous catheter was used to administer medication.

  • Example

    The patient required a urinary catheter after surgery.

catheter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for catheter

Phrases with catheter

  • Foley catheter

    a type of catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine

    Example

    The nurse inserted a Foley catheter to monitor the patient's urine output.

  • Swan-Ganz catheter

    a type of catheter that is inserted through a vein and into the heart to measure blood pressure and cardiac output

    Example

    The doctor inserted a Swan-Ganz catheter to monitor the patient's heart function during surgery.

  • a type of catheter that is inserted through a vein in the arm and threaded through to the larger veins near the heart, used for long-term intravenous therapy

    Example

    The patient received chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter.

Origins of catheter

from Greek 'kathetēr', meaning 'something inserted'

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Summary: catheter in Brief

A 'catheter' [ˈkæθətər] is a thin tube made from medical grade materials that is inserted into the body for medical purposes. It is used to remove fluids or to allow access to veins and arteries. Examples include a Foley catheter, which drains urine, and a Swan-Ganz catheter, which measures blood pressure and cardiac output.