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indwelling catheter

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noun

  1. a hollow tube left implanted in a body canal or organ, especially the bladder, to promote drainage.

Etymology

Origin of indwelling catheter

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Within 10 hours, he was in the ER, having an indwelling catheter placed because he could not empty his bladder.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2013

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