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Foley catheter

American  

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

Origin of Foley catheter

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

Example Sentences

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Because he cannot use the bathroom on the plane, he is using a Foley catheter — which can increase his risk of getting hurt when he is carried and transferred by employees.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2022

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