Catheter: meaning, definitions and examples

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catheter

 

[ หˆkรฆฮธษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical device

A catheter is a thin tube made from medical-grade materials that is inserted into the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure. It is commonly used to drain fluids, deliver medications, or conduct diagnostic tests. Catheters can be used in various parts of the body, including veins, arteries, and the bladder.

Synonyms

medical tube, pipe, tube

Examples of usage

  • The doctor inserted a catheter to drain the patient's bladder.
  • A Foley catheter is often used in hospitalized patients.
  • During the procedure, a catheter was placed in the patient's heart.
  • She required a catheter for her chemotherapy treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "catheter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cateter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฅเฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Katheter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kateter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ะตั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cewnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒ†ใƒผใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cathรฉter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ catรฉter

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kateter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นดํ…Œํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณุทุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ katรฉtr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ katรฉter

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏผ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kateter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvagkateter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั‚ะตั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kateter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ catรฉter

Etymology

The word 'catheter' originates from the Greek word 'katheterein', which means 'to send down' or 'to let down'. This terminology reflects the function of a catheter, which is typically inserted into the body to either drain or deliver substances. The word entered the English language in the early 17th century, highlighting the advancement in medical techniques and device design of that period. Over the centuries, the use of catheters has evolved significantly, with innovations leading to various types that cater to specific medical needs. From simple tubes to sophisticated devices equipped with technology for monitoring and managing bodily functions, catheters have become essential tools in modern medicine.

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