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catheter
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catheter
Med a long slender flexible tube for inserting into a natural bodily cavity or passage for introducing or withdrawing fluid, such as urine or blood
catheter [′kath·ə·dər]
(medicine)
A hollow, tubular device for insertion into a cavity, duct, or vessel to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to establish patency of the passageway.
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This study evaluated the feasibility of a new type of internal urethral catheter that spans from the bladder neck to just distal to the striated urethral sphincter and contains a magnetically actuated valve that allows for the controlled flow of urine.
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1) The early urological management of patients post SCI, irrespective of the level of injury, is usually with an indwelling urethral catheter (size 12-14) which should ideally be inserted in the trauma unit.
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When used as an ingredient with catheter oil, Eucalyptus oil can be used to lubricate and sterilize urethral catheters.
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