catheter
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Noun — A thin flexible tube inserted into the body to drain fluid, deliver medicine, or open a passage.
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Etymology
From Greek katheter, "something let down," originally describing an instrument used to empty the bladder.
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What does “catheter” mean?
The word “catheter” means a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to drain fluid, deliver medicine, or open a passage. In plain terms, a medical tube used to carry fluids into or out of the body.
How do you pronounce “catheter”?
“Catheter” is pronounced KA-thih-tuh (/ˈkæθɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “catheter” in a sentence?
Here is “catheter” used in a sentence: “The nurse inserted a catheter to drain his bladder after surgery.”
What part of speech is “catheter”?
“Catheter” is a noun.
Where does the word “catheter” come from?
The word “catheter” comes from Greek. From Greek katheter, "something let down," originally describing an instrument used to empty the bladder.