Foley catheter

Save This Word!

noun

an indwelling catheter used for draining urine from the bladder and having an inflatable part at the bladder end that allows the tube to be kept in place for variable time periods.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of Foley catheter

Named after F.E.B. Foley (1891–1966), U.S. urologist

Words nearby Foley catheter

folding press, fold one's tent, foldout, foldup, Foley, Foley catheter, folia, foliaceous, foliage, foliage plant, foliar

How to use Foley catheter in a sentence

A civilian corollary was proven when ISIS waterboarded journalist James Foley before beheading him.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Obama only disclosed the failed mission after Foley was beheaded on camera by his ISIS captors in August.
Did U.S. Policy Get Luke Somers Killed?|Shane Harris|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Foley Square, a 6-year-old named Marabella sits under a sign that reads, “NYPD Explain This To My Child.”
Even Grade School Kids Are Protesting the Garner Killing Now|Caitlin Dickson|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You might have heard of them around the time U.S. journalist James Foley was decapitated by them.
Sexy Ebola Nurse & More of the Year’s Worst Halloween Costumes|Kevin Fallon|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In an interview with The Daily Beast, John Foley explained that the President seemed upset during their phone call.
Foley Family to White House: You Saved Bergdahl. Why Not Our Son?|Eli Lake|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There could be no doubt that the girls from Roselawn were welcome when they landed at Dogtown and came to the Foley house.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
But Jessie determined to take matters in her own hands for the time being, Mrs. Foley not being present.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
When Mrs. Foley and the baby arrived home there stood upon the platform at the back door of the house a most amazing figure.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
“You must forgive her, Mrs. Foley,” Jessie said, coming down to meet the woman and taking the baby from her.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
“You could not very well help Mrs. Foley in that dress, Henrietta,” Jessie suggested.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose

Medical definitions for Foley catheter

Foley catheter

[ fō′lē ]

A catheter held in the bladder by an inflatable balloon.