catheterizationnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌkæθ.ə.tə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌkæθ.ə.t̬ɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/specializedthe process of putting a tube into the body to allow fluids to pass or to make a passage wider
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Medical & surgical equipment
- autoclave
- bedpan
- cardiograph
- catheterize
- colonoscope
- CPB
- depressor
- dermatome
- drip
- forceps
- iron lung
- MRI
- respirator
- scalpel
- stenting
- stomach pump
- thermometer
- tomography
- tongue depressor
- ultrasound
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Examples from literature
- Also, during the first few days, if there is retention of urine, catheterization is imperative.
- Catheterization and washing out with an antiseptic must be regularly practised while treatment is used to improve the condition.