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Foley catheter
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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.
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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
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