What does "catheterize" mean?

To insert a catheter into a cavity.

What is a synonym for "catheterize"?

Common synonyms include: cannulate, catheterise, catheters, inserts, tubed, tubing.

Pronounced //ˈkæθətəɹaɪz//.

/ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To insert a catheter into a cavity.
"These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals."
2
insert a catheter into (a body part) wordnet

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

From catheter + -ize.