catheterize

English

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Etymology

From catheter +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/
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Verb

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

  1. (medicine) 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.

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