A thin, flexible tube.

A catheter (a tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava (the large vein returning blood to the heart) or in the right atrium of the heart. Central catheters have a diversity of uses. They allow concentrated solutions to be infused with less risk of complications. They permit monitoring of the cen [..]

A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava (the large vein returning blood to the heart) or in the right atrium of the heart. Central venous catheters have a number of different uses. A central venous catheter allows concentrated solutions to be infused with less risk of complications. [..]

A flexible plastic tube (a catheter) inserted into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage. The "Foley" has a balloon on the bladder end. After the catheter is inserted in the bladder, the balloon is inflated (with air or fluid) so that the catheter cannot pull out but is retained in the bladder as an "indwelling" cat [..]

A venous catheter used for hemodialysis (dialysis of the blood). A hemodialysis catheter is a type of central venous catheter. It may be inserted into the subclavian, internal jugular, or femoral veins. Subclavian catheters generally may be used for 2 to 6 weeks. Hemodialysis catheters are often for relatively short-term use because of an acute nee [..]

A flexible plastic tube (a catheter) inserted into the bladder that remains ("dwells") there to provide continuous urinary drainage. The principal type of indwelling bladder catheter is the "Foley" which has a balloon on the bladder end. After the Foley catheter is inserted in the bladder, the balloon is inflated (with air or fl [..]

A light flexible balloon-tipped tube that is introduced into the pulmonary artery (the artery from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs). See also: Catheter, Swann-Ganz.

A style of oximetry catheter that is inserted into a major vein under the collarbone or in the neck, threaded through the right side of the heart, and then threaded into the pulmonary artery. Physicians can use monitoring equipment with a Swan-Ganz catheter to measure blood pressure inside the heart and to find out how much blood the heart is pumpi [..]

A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

1. long, thin, flexible tube inserted into a body cavity or vessel to allow the passage of fluids 2. thin, flexible tube inserted into a vessel in the body for the purpose of opening (distending) the vessel

A tubular instrument to allow passage of fluid from or into a body cavity. It is often used to drain abscesses. A tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain it of retained uri [..]

c. 1600, from French cathéter, from Late Latin catheter "a catheter," from Greek katheter "surgical catheter," literally "anything let down," from stem of kathienai " [..]

A small tube used to deliver fluids to (or remove them from) the body.

A flexible tube, narrow enough to be inserted into the body, where it is used for withdrawing fluids. Most typically used for extracting urine from the bladder.

A flexible tube utilized for draining fluids from the body, or injecting them into the body. For example, the Foley catheter is used for draining urine out of the bladder.

A small tube used to inject a dye to see the blood vessels, similar to that used for looking at vessels in the heart.

n. a hollow, flexible tubular instrument inserted into a duct or cavity, permitting the removal of body fluids while keeping the passageway open. Depending on the ailment or condition, it may be worn [..]

A flexible tube inserted into the body to introduce or remove fluids.

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A hollow flexible tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow the passage of fluids or distend a passageway. One use includes the drainage of urine from the bladder through the ure [..]

A thin, flexible tube. For example, a catheter placed in a vein provides a pathway for giving drugs, nutrients, fluids, or blood products. Samples of blood can also be withdrawn through the catheter. Catheters may be inserted into your bladder to drain urine at certain times – if you are making any.

a small tube used to inject a dye to see the blood vessles, similar to that used for looking at vessels in the heart.

A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids.

(n) a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open

A flexible tube for withdrawing fluids from, or introducing fluids into, a cavity of the body. Frequently used to drain the urinary bladder (Foley catheter). [Click Here to Return to List]

A thin tube through which fluids can enter and leave the body.

A thin tube that is inserted into the body to provide or drain fluids, or to carry tiny surgical instruments and cameras in minimally invasive surgeries.

A small tube that can be passed through a part of the body, for example through the urethra (to empty the bladder).

A flexible tube inserted into the body to transport fluids into or out of the body.

N M catheter| instrument for drawing urine

A hollow, flexible tube for passage into a structure to remove or inject fluid.

A thin, flexible tube used to give fluid into the body or to drain fluid from the body (for example, a urinary catheter or a central venous catheter)

A flexible plastic tube used to enter the interior of the body. Different types of catheter may be used for dialysis or to drain urine from the bladder.

Small, flexible tube (part of the shunt system) inserted into the body part (i.e. ventricle), which allows the passage of the Cerebrospinal Fluid.

Thin pipe or tube designated to be induced into a native vessel or organ for medical treatment. Catheters are high-puridity cleaned, disinfected or receive coatings for antiseptic treatment and low friction for easy introducing by plasma treatment.

A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

Definition: (KATH-uh-ter) Slang: cath. A flexible tube used to deliver or withdraw fluids from the body. See Foley catheter (illlustrated).

A catheter is described as a thin flexible tube which is utilised to remove fluids from the body. A catheter is most commonly used to remove urine from the body.

A narrow tube that can be passed inside blood vessels to the heart for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

A catheter is a hollow tube used to drain off bodily fluids. In multiple sclerosis, catheters are most often used to empty the bladder via the urethra in people with urinary dysfunction.

 A small, thin plastic tube through which fluids are given or removed from the body. 

A general term for a tube that is inserted to drain fluids from or instill fluid into the body.

A flexible, tubular device that is used to carry fluids into or from a Blood Vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity.

Catheters that are inserted into a large central Vein such as a Subclavian Vein or Femoral Vein.

Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of Time.

Catheters inserted into various locations within the Heart for diagnostic or Therapeutic purposes.

Catheters inserted into the Ureter from the Kidney to the Urinary Bladder or through the Urethra and Bladder to the Kidney.

Catheters inserted through the Urethra into the Urinary Bladder.

Catheters inserted into the Urinary Bladder or Kidney for Therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.

A thin flexible tube that is inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow passage of fluids.

A tube through which fluids or devise can be introduced or removed from the body.

A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

a flexible, hollow tube that can be inserted into the body for a medical purpose, e.g., to drain fluids or air, or to help diagnose a health condition

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra so urine may pass from the body.

 A flexible, hollow tube which can be inserted into an organ so that fluids or gases can be removed from, or administered into, the body

A thin, flexible, hollow tube used to add or remove fluids from the body.

[kath-i-ter]   A tiny plastic tube. Doctors use these to put fluids into your body or as a way for fluids to leave your body.

A small tube used to inject a dye to see the blood vessels, similar to that used for looking at vessels in the heart.

A hollow, flexible tube, made of plastic or rubber, that can be inserted through the urinary opening into the bladder to drain excess urine that cannot be excreted normally. From: World of MS website, [..]

a tube passed through the body for evacuating fluids from, or injecting fluids into, body cavities. Made of elastic, elastic web, rubber, glass, metal or plastic.

any catheter that is allowed to remain in place.

A tube that can be inserted into the body and is used to either provide necessary fluids or to allow fluids to drain.

A tube passed through the body for draining fluids or injecting them into body cavities. It may be made of elastic, elastic web, rubber, glass, metal, or plastic.

a narrow, flexible tube used to either administer fluids to the body or to drain fluids from the body. chronic lung disease (CLD):

A tube passed into the body to drain away fluid, such as a urinary catheter which drains urine from the bladder.

A thin, flexible instrument used to introduce or withdraw fluids from the body. A catheter also may be used to monitor blood pressure.

A thin, flexible tube through which fluids enter or leave the body. Central venous catheter

Tube that comes in various sizes and is used to inject fluids or medicines, and to remove blood and other body fluids.

A flexible tube used to administer fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.

Tube that is passed into the body to drain fluid. Cells

A hollow flexible tube that is inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel to allow the passage of fluids. There are many types of “catheters.”  Below are descriptions of three specific to PH:

 A thin flexible tube through which fluids can enter or leave the body.

A fine tubing especially developed for the transporting of eggs, sperm or embryos into the woman’s fallopian tubes or uterus.

A hollow, flexible tube through which fluids can be passed into the body or drained from it.

A rubberised or silicone tube passed into a hollow organ (usually the bladder) to drain its contents ... More Information