Catheter

usgb/ˈkæθətər/
noun

A thin tube used by doctors to put liquids into or take liquids out of the body, mainly in hospital or medical settings.

The nurse will insert a catheter into your arm to provide the body with fluids.
Visual representation of "catheter" - A thin tube used by doctors to put liquids into or take liquids out of the body, mainly in hospital or medical settings.

Often appears as...

  • insert a catheter
  • urinary catheter

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Medical Device

A catheter is a specialized medical device, not a common household item.

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After the surgery, the patient had a catheter to drain urine.
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Hospital Use

Catheters are mostly used in hospitals or by healthcare professionals.

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The paramedic used a catheter to administer emergency medication.
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Purpose Specific

There are different types of catheters, each designed for a specific purpose.

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The doctor recommended a Foley catheter for long-term urinary needs.
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