noun
the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
• Syn: ↑catheterization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑catheterise, ↑catheterize (for: ↑catheterization)
• Hypernyms: ↑operation, ↑surgery, ↑surgical operation, ↑surgical procedure, ↑surgical process
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catheterizāˈtion or catheterisāˈtion noun
Insertion of a catheter
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Main Entry: ↑catheter
Useful english dictionary. 2012.