A tubular, flexible, surgical instrument that is inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or introduce fluid.
A small, thin plastic tube through which fluids are given or removed from the body.
tubular, flexible surgical instrument used to allow fluids to pass from or into a body cavity.
A flexible tubular instrument for insertion into a blood vessel or body cavity.
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A small plastic tube used to inject liquid (dye) into the coronary artery during a coronary angiogram or angioplasty/stent.
most often refers to a tube that drains the bladder, through the urethra, but can refer to any tube that drains.
A tube that is placed into a body part to allow for materials to be passed into the body (such as drugs, fluids, nutrients) or allow flow out of the body (such as urine).
Small, flexible plastic tube inserted into a portion of the body to administer or remove fluids
(KATH-et-er) -- A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.
tube passed through the body for draining fluids, injecting fluids into body cavities, and performing certain tests
a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity through a canal or into a blood vessel; used to remove fluids, such as urine and blood, and to introduce diagnostic materials or medication
A tube used to drain or inject fluids.
a hollow, flexible tube inserted to drain the bladder
A flexible tube used either for draining fluid from or injecting fluid into the kidney.
A small, rubber or plastic-like tube passed through an area of the body to drain fluid or give fluids or medications.
a tube used by doctors to remove fluid from a part of the body. Most commonly, catheters are inserted through a person's urethra and into their bladder to drain urine. This is used as an alternative to urination for people who are confined to a bed or are unable to control their urination. Long term use of a catheter can lead to frequent urinary tract infections unless the person is careful.
A tube inserted into the urethra to drain urine.
Flexible tube inserted into some part of the body that provides a channel for fluid passage or a medical device. Depending on circumstances, a catheter may remove waste fluids from the body after a transurethral resection (TURP).
A tube inserted through the skin into a blood vessel or cavity to draw out body fluid or infuse fluid. In peritoneal dialysis a catheter is used to infuse dialysis solution into the abdominal cavity and drain it out again.
A flexible surgical tube for draining fluids from, or instilling fluids into, a cavity of the body.
A thin tube used to give fluids to the body or to drain fluids from the body.
A flexible tube that is used to remove body fluids or inject medicines into the body.
small, plastic tube that is inserted through the urethra, into the bladder, to drain urine.
A thin tube through which fluids can enter and leave the body.
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.
a thin, plastic tube that can be inserted into part of the body, such as a blood vessel or the bladder.
Hollow tube used to introduce fluids into the body or to drain fluids from the body.
A hollow tube often used to insert equipment, or withdraw samples, from veins or arteries.
A tube for removing, draining, or injecting fluids.
A tube for evacuating or injecting fluids, as in a urinary catheter.
A tube passed through the body for infusing or withdrawing fluids from body cavities. There are different types of tubes for different procedures.
Hollow tube used for passing into various organs for drainage or administering treatments.
A tube placed into the bladder to allow the monitoring of urine output.
A tube surgically inserted into a body cavity or along a blood vessel or excretory passageway for the collection of body fluids, monitoring of blood pressure, or introduction of medications or radiographic dyes.
(KATH-uh-ter) Tubular medical device that is inserted into a part of the body to inject or drain away fluid, or to keep a passage open
A flexible tube for withdrawing fluids from (or introducing fluids into) a cavity of the body, especially one for inserting into the bladder, through the urethra, to remove urine
A tiny flexible inserted in a blood vessel to inject dye, assist with the removal of a blood clot, or inject medication.
a tube that allows fluid to pass from or into an opening in the body
A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted percutaneously (through the skin) into a vessel or body cavity to withdraw or inject fluids.
A tube that is designed for insertion into vessels, canals, passageways or body cavities to permit the injection or withdrawal of fluids or substances. It can also be used to keep a passageway open.
a hollow, flexible tube inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow the passage of fluids.
A flexible tube for withdrawing from, or introducing fluids to the body, usually the bladder.
A tube inserted into the body that can be used to deliver radiation during brachytherapy.
A tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine after surgery.
a flexible tube inserted into the body to transport fluids into or out of the body.
A catheter is a tube designed to carry fluid. There are 2 main types used in medicine: Urinary and IV. The urinary catheter is a tube placed through the urethra into the bladder, allowing the bladder to be drained externally, while IV catheters are placed into the blood stream allowing medications to be rapidly administered into the body.
A thin plastic tube. When a catheter is place in a vein, it provides a pathway for drugs, nutrients, or blood products. Blood samples also can be removed through the catheter.
A tube that can be placed into the body to deliver fluids or medications, or to drain fluid.
A flexible tube for insertion into a narrow opening to allow fluids to be injected or removed.
Hollow (usually flexible plastic) tube that can drain fluids from or inject fluids into the body. In the case of prostate cancer, it is common for patients to have a transurethral catheter to drain urine for some time after surgery or receiving some forms of radiation therapy.
A hollow, flexible tube inserted into a body cavity or duct to allow for the passage of fluids.
A flexible tube that is inserted into a narrow opening so that fluids may be removed.
A flexible tube used to drain fluids from the body, there are several types including; Suprapubic, Foley and Straight. Please see each of these under relevant sections.
A hollow tube of metal glass, hard or soft rubber, silicone, rubberised silk, or plastic for the purpose of discharging the fluid contents of a cavity or for establishing the patency of a canal.
A tubular instrument to allow passage of fluid from or into a body cavity or blood vessel.
A tube used for gaining access to the body's cavities or blood vessels. In angioplasty, a catheter provides access to the heart's arteries.
Thin tube used to drain or administer fluid.
A flexible plastic tube of varying sizes utilized for withdrawing fluids from or introducing fluids into a cavity of the body. This tubing is also used in specialized medical procedures.
A fine, flexible tube which is inserted into an artery or vein. It is made of material to which blood will not adhere.
a tube inserted into the body, usually to drain fluid.
a flexible tube inserted into the body to transfer fluids
A tube for putting fluids into or removing fluids from the body.
A fine tubing especially developed for the transporting of eggs, sperm or embryos into the woman's fallopian tubes or uterus.
A soft tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine.
a sterile tube for insertion into a vessel to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to pass material through.
A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids.
Flexible tube inserted into a body part such as the urethra (in male or female) to empty the bladder of urine.
a narrow, flexible tube used to administer fluids to the body or to drain fluids from the body.
A tube such as a Foley catheter that is used to drain urine from the bladder.
A thin tube inserted into a vein to allow fluids to be withdrawn or injected.
a narrow flexible tube that is inserted into the urethra and into the bladder for the purpose of draining urine or performing diagnostic tests of bladder or urethral function.
A narrow tube which can be passed inside blood vessels to the heart for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
A tube used to drain fluids from the body, to introduce liquids to the body, or in the case of TN, to allow passage of a balloon to the site of the trigeminal nerve.
a rubber, plastic or glass tube used to into the bladder in order to withdraw urine.
A thin tube. In the type of greater saphenous vein ablation done using radiofrequency energy ( Closure), a catheter with a 1/8 inch diameter is threaded directly into the vein to be treated (i.e. the greater saphenous vein ablation or lesser saphenous vein).
A slender tube inserted into the bladder.
A thin, tubular, flexible medical device that is typically used to navigate narrow, tubular internal organs or structures like the fallopian tubes.
A soft flexible tube used to drain or put fluids into a body cavity or organ.
A tube made of rubber, plastic or metal that can be introduced into a body cavity to drain fluid or deliver fluids or medication.
A tube inserted through the penis to the bladder in order to drain urine from the body.
A small tube that permits the passage of fluid into a body structure, like a vein, or out of the body, as with a urinary catheter.
A thin hollow tube for withdrawing fluids from the body. Commonly used by children with spina bifida.
a flexible tube used to drain fluid from or inject fluid into the body. The most common catheter is the Foley catheter, used to drain urine from the bladder.
A small, hollow, flexible tube used to take out or add fluids. Catheters are commonly used in epidurals and when a woman cannot urinate.
A general term describing a (usually flexible) tube which is used to either introduce (or remove) fluid. A urinary catheter is one that is placed into the urinary bladder to assist in removing urine from the body. An intravenous line is also a catheter.
a tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to assist the flow of urine. chemotherapy any form of drug-based treatment to combat cancer. This is rarely the first choice treatment in prostate cancer.
A tubular medical device for insertion into canals, vessels, passageways, or body cavities, usually to permit injection (eg, through an intravenous catheter into a vein), to withdraw fluids, or to keep a passage open.
thin, flexible medical tube; one use is to insert it into a blood vessel to measure blood pressure.
A tube inserted into a vessel or cavity for both acute or long-term applications. Often used to provide temporary access to arteries or veins for the administration of drugs, for blood sampling, or pressure measurement.
A thin, flexible tube inserted into the bladder to expel urine.
A tubular medical device that is inserted into canals, blood vessels, or body cavities, usually to permit injection of fluids, withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open.
A plastic tube inserted into the body to inject fluids into the body, or to withdraw bodily fluids.
A flexible tube inserted through the urethra
Hollow tube used to transport fluids to or from the body.
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 long, fine, hollow tube designed to be passed into the heart through a blood vessel. Used for diagnosis and identification of abnormal cardiac anatomy.
A hollow, flexible tube inserted into the body to put in or take out fluid, or to open up or close blood vessels.
A thin flexible tube used to take fluids in or out of the body
Specially designed rubber tube which is placed in the bladder to drain urine out of the body. A substitute for normal urination.
a thin hollow tube used for insertion into vessels or body cavities usually to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids[close window
a fine tube made of plastic, rubber or silicone which is inserted into the bladder to empty it.
A flexible tube used for aspirating or injecting fluids.
(KATH-i-ter) A flexible tube used to deliver fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body.
Catheters are hollow tubes used to withdraw (or introduce) fluids into the bladder. they are used by urologists to relieve urinary retention, irrigate the bladder, instill medication or radiography contrast, obtain urine from examination and measure residual urine volume.
A thin flexible tube that is placed in a vessel, body opening or cavity for a variety of purposes.
a tube that is temporarily inserted through the urethra into the bladder to withdraw urine or to empty the bladder.
a tube which could be used to drain urine from the bladder; an intravenous catheter is used to give fluids in the vein.
A small tube that is often threaded into the heart for testing or treatment.
thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
A thin, flexible tube through which fluids enter or leave the body.
In infusion therapy, the tube that is inserted into the body (e.g. into a vein) so that drugs or other fluids can be administered.
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). Cerebellum The portion of the brain (located at the back) which helps coordinate movement. Damage may result in ataxia.
A slender, flexible tube inserted into an artery, through which a contrast agent may be injected.
A tubular, flexible, surgical instrument for withdrawing fluids from (or introducing fluids into) a cavity of the body, especially one for introduction into the bladder through the urethra for the withdraw of urine.
a flexible tube inserted into a body channel to maintain an opening to the channel. Catheters are commonly used in veins for ongoing drug treatment.
A tube inserted into the urethra, used in medical scenes. There are obvious health and safety implications associated with this type of play. See also "Sound."
A catheter is a bendable plastic tube that goes into the bladder to help a person urinate.
A flexible tube that is inserted into an opening in the body. It may be used to drain fluids from the body or to insert fluids into the body.
a small, plastic tube used to enter a cavity of the body.
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 tube that may be placed temporarily after the PVP through the penis to allow the bladder to drain overnight.
Any hollow thin flexible tube designed to be inserted into the body. The process of inserting a catheter is called catheterization.
A tubular medical device for insertion into canals, vessels, passageways, or body cavities usually to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open.
a very thin, flexible tube
a flexible plastic tube used to gain access to the interior of the body.
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. See the entire definition of Catheter
a small tube used to collect fluid, measure blood pressure or give medication into a blood vessel or other body chamber.
a hollow tube inserted partially under the skin through which drugs, including those used in chemotherapy, are injected directly into the bloodstream.
"A flexible tube inserted into a body opening, duct or vessel to carry fluids either into or out of the body."
A thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a vein to permit fluids or medications to pass directly into or out of the vein.
A thin flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel to supply medication, or perform various procedures (see CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION).
A flexible tube that is placed in a body cavity to insert or withdraw fluids.
A soft flexible tube used to put fluid into or drain a body cavity or organ.
Hollow tube used to remove urine from the bladder.
A flexible rubber or plastic tube for withdrawing or introducing fluids into a cavity of the body, usually the bladder.
A small plastic tube inserted into the body through a natural orifice to draw off fluid from the bladder or, when inserted into a vein to introduce fluid into the body. When used in an epidural it serves to introduce anesthetic.
An instrument used to drain urine.
flexible tube inserted in blood vessels or body duct to deliver medication, drain fluids, diagnose or repair
A tube inserted into the body. One type of catheter can be inserted through the penis to allow urine to drain out.
A tube. In peritoneal dialysis, a small catheter is permanently inserted into the abdomen to allow dialysate fluid to enter and exit. Sometimes a central venous catheter is inserted into the subclavian or internal jugular vein just below the collar bone or in the neck or groin to allow temporary blood access for hemodialysis. CCPD Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis. Like CAPD, dialysate fluid is drained into the abdomen through a catheter. Instead of changing the fluid several times each day as in CAPD, a machine changes the fluid several times each night while the patient sleeps.
a long, thin plastic tube that can be threaded into a vein to deliver a clot-dissolving treatment for deep vein thrombosis
A small silicone tube allowing the CSF to circulate. A constituent part of a shunt.
A tiny, hollow tube inserted into an artery.
a tube put in the bladder to drain urine.
A small, hollow tube, usually flexible.
A hollow silicone tube inserted and secured into a large vein in the chest for long-term administration of drugs or nutrients.
A tubular and flexible surgical instrument used to remove fluids from, and introduce fluids into, a cavity of the body. image
A thin, flexible plastic tube used in many fertility and assisted reproduction procedures
A hollow, flexible tube used to withdraw or inject fluid into the body.
Small tube used for inseminations or transfer of embryos
a long, thin, flexible plastic tube.
A needle that is inserted into a vein in the body, usually in the chest. Attached to the needle is a valve that rests outside of the body that is used to withdraw blood samples for testing.
Thin, flexible tube inserted into a body cavity or vessel.
Temporary tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a plastic bag. Prevents possible blockage due to sloughing and allows urethra to heal after cryo. Usually kept in place 1-2 weeks, depending on doctor's advice. Usually removed during a follow-up office visit. Two types exist: Foley (inserted into the penis). Suprapubic (inserted through a small hole in the abdomen).
A hollow, flexible tube through which fluids can be passed into or drained from the body.
A tube that may be placed in your body to help you pee (urinate).
Tubular or solid linear structure intended for insertion into a blood vessel, duct, or passage.
A flexible tube is inserted into a blood vessel or cavity for the purpose of examination, drainage of fluid, or other procedures.
A long, thin tube through which fluids may be introduced (e.g., nutritional formulas, drugs, blood) or drained (e.g., urine, blood) in the course of diagnosis or treatment.
Long, thin rubber/plastic tube that can be placed into a blood vessel to deliver contrast media, other drugs or miniaturised instruments to almost any part of the body. Other types of catheters are used to drain fluids (urine, puss) from body cavities.
A thin, flexible tube used to place fluids in your body or to allow fluids to leave your body
A catheter is a thin plastic tube that can be inserted into the body to make measurements or add or remove fluid. For example, a catheter can be introduced into an artery and moved to a location in the heart to measure pressure changes.
A tube inserted into a cavity of the body to drain or administer fluid, for example into the bladder.
a hollow tube used to drain the bladder
a long, thin tube used for I.V.s and special tests, or for drainage purposes (e.g., urine).
a thin flexible tube made of rubber or plastic used to insert or remove fluids from the body.
A "tube" placed in the body to drain fluids or to give medicines or fluids.
A thin, flexible tube. Doctors use these to place fluids in your body or as a way for fluids to leave your body.
A small flexible tube used to draw fluids from the body. During delivery, women who have received epidurals and can't urinate often have catheters placed into their bladders to allow the urine to empty into a bag.
Thin, hollow, flexible tube which can be passed though vessels in order to access different parts of the body. It provides a channel through which to deliver fluids or devices.
a flexible tube for insertion into a narrow opening so that fluids or instruments may be introduced or removed
a flexible tube to empty or fill the bladder with fluids
A hollow flexible tube that is passed into the body. In IVF, a special catheter is used to transfer fertilized embryos into the uterus.
A flexible, tubular surgical instrument. Used in body cavities or vessels for the removal or insertion of fluids.
A thin tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to allow urine to drain or for performance of a procedure or test, such as insertion of a substance during a bladder X-ray.
(KATH-et-er): A tube that is placed in a blood vessel to provide a pathway for drugs or nutrients.
A hollow tube inserted within a body orifice for a number of medical purposes.
A thin, flexible tube. Coronary arteries Four major coronary arteries carry freshly oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Known as: Left main coronary artery, Circumflex coronary artery, Left anterior descending coronary artery, and Right coronary artery. Can be seen on the exterior of the heart. Most commonly blocked arteries of the heart due to plaque, lipids, and blood clots. Echocardiogram A study using high-frequency sound waves to picture or visualize the heart chambers, the thickness of the muscle wall, the heart valves and major blood vessels located near the heart. This is a non-invasive procedure.
A slender, flexible tube used to withdraw liquid (or air) from or to squirt fluid into a part of the body (such as the bladder or a blood vessel).
A thin tube that is threaded through the blood vessels.
A thin flexible tube which can be guided into body organs. A cardiac catheter is inserted into a vein or artery (usually an arm or leg) and gently threaded into the heart. Its progress can be watched on a fluoroscope. It can be used for diagnosis (to take samples of blood or pressure readings in the chambers of the heart), treatment, (administer a drug), or to carry out a procedure.
a small, thin, flexible tube
A flexible tubular device for insertion into a narrow opening used to deliver a balloon and/or a stent during angioplasty.
is a slender, flexible tube.
A soft, thin, flexible tube with an electrode at the tip.
A thin, flexible tube that is passed into the bladder to allow urine to drain.
This very thin tube is used to administer fluids, or drain fluids from your baby.
a tubular medical device for insertion into vessels, passageways, or body cavities. Usually used to inject medications or withdraw fluids, or to keep a passage open.
A tubular, flexible, surgical instrument for withdrawing fluids from, or introducing fluids into, a blood vessel.
A tube that varies in size depending on its purpose. Some catheters are used to deliver fluids to the body, such as intravenous fluids, medications, blood and tube feedings. Other catheters remove fluid from the body such as secretions, fluids, blood and urine.
A small, flexible tube inserted into the body to inject or suck out fluids.
describes any long, thin tubing. Different types are used as feeding tubes, for IV lines and for suctioning.
A hollow, flexible tube that is inserted into the body.
A tube used to remove fluid from a cavity. A urinary catheter is passed through the urethra into the bladder in order to withdraw urine.
In interventional radiology, a very narrow tube that is guided through the veins to treat various conditions (e.g. remove blood clots, insert stent grafts) without surgery.
A long, slender tube that enters the body. Most often it's used to drain the bladder but a smaller version is used for special X-rays called Retrograde Pyelograms. Catheters are flexible and usually made of latex or silicone.
A thin plastic tube used to access various parts of the body, such as the coronary arteries. A treatment device – such as a stent – is often attached to the catheter.
a tubular, usually flexible instrument passed through the body for the withdrawal or introduction of, for example, cells
The catheter used in APT Intrathecal is a small, soft tube. One end is connected to the pump, and the other is placed in the intrathecal space (where fluid flows around the spinal cord). More about Medtronic Pain Therapies .
A catheter is a thin, hollow tube usually made of rubber that is placed into the bladder to inject or remove fluid.
A medical device consisting of a thin, flexible tube, usually applied inside a blood vessel.
A small, flexible tube. Catheters are commonly used in epidurals and when a woman cannot urinate (a catheter is placed up the urethra and into the bladder)--commonly referred to as "being cathed."
A hollow flexible tube used to aspirate or inject fluids.
In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity duct or vessel. Catheters thereby allow drainage or injection of fluids or access by surgical instruments. The process of inserting a catheter is catheterization.