Found 2 items, similar to Catheter.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: catheter catheter n : a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
English → English (gcide) Definition: Catheter Catheter \Cath"e*ter\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ? a thing let down or put in, catheter, fr. ? to send down, to let down; ? + ? to send.] (Med.) The name of various instruments for passing along mucous canals, esp. applied to a tubular instrument to be introduced into the bladder through the urethra to draw off the urine. [1913 Webster] Eustachian catheter. See under Eustachian. Prostatic catheter, one adapted for passing an enlarged prostate. [1913 Webster]