Catheterize

//ˈkæθətəɹaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To insert a catheter into a cavity.

    "These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals."

  2. 2
    insert a catheter into (a body part) wordnet

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catheterise

Example

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"These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals."

Etymology

From catheter + -ize.

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