Catheter

Pronunciation: /ˈkæθɪtər/

Definitions of catheter

noun a flexible tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid or to allow access for surgical instruments

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse showed the patient how to empty the catheter bag.

A2 The catheter was necessary for the patient to receive dialysis treatment.

B1 The doctor explained the risks and benefits of having a catheter inserted.

B2 The catheter was secured in place with tape to prevent accidental removal.

C1 The catheter was flushed regularly to maintain proper function.

C2 The catheter was replaced with a new one every few weeks to prevent infections.

Examples of catheter in a Sentence

formal The doctor inserted a catheter to drain the patient's bladder.

informal They had to put in a catheter to help with the bathroom situation.

slang They had to stick a catheter in to help with the pee situation.

figurative The new software acted as a catheter, streamlining the data flow process.

Grammatical Forms of catheter

• past tense: catheterized
• plural: catheters
• comparative: more catheter
• superlative: most catheter
• present tense: catheterizes
• future tense: will catheterize
• perfect tense: has catheterized
• continuous tense: is catheterizing
• singular: catheter
• positive degree: catheter
• infinitive: to catheterize
• gerund: catheterizing
• participle: catheterized

Origin and Evolution of catheter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'catheter' originated from the Latin word 'catheter' which means 'tube'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any tube inserted into a body cavity for medical purposes, the term 'catheter' has evolved to specifically refer to a thin tube inserted into the body to remove fluids or introduce medication.