catheterize

English

Alternative forms

catheterise

Etymology

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/

Verb

catheterize (third-person singular simple present catheterizes, present participle catheterizing, simple past and past participle catheterized)

To introduce a catheter into part of the body.
- 1985, Technologies for managing urinary incontinence:
  These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals.

Translations

to introduce a catheter

Finnish: katetroida (fi)

Ido: kateterizar (io)

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