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Catheter

Definition

(medical) A thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or introduce fluids, such as urine or medication, or to perform a medical procedure.

Example Sentences

1The doctor inserted a catheter to drain the patient's bladder.
2Is it common for patients to experience discomfort after having a catheter inserted?
3The nurse carefully cleaned and prepared the area before inserting the catheter.
4Using a catheter can help reduce the risk of infection in some medical procedures.
5The patient was taught how to properly care for the catheter site to prevent complications.

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