Synonyms for

Catheters

Verb / ˈkæθʌtɜ:z / Another word for catheters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Catheters are medical devices that are inserted into the body to deliver or remove fluids or to keep a passage open.

Synonyms & similar words

catheter tube probe cannula cath sheath introducer dilator stent drain pipette syringe needle iv intravenous line feeder transfusion

Example sentences

  1. The doctor used a catheter to help the patient breathe.
  2. The catheter was inserted into the patient's arm to administer medication.
  3. The nurse removed the catheter from the patient's bladder.
  4. The catheter was left in place after surgery to help drain excess fluid.
  5. The patient was uncomfortable with the catheter but understood its necessity.

Quotes

  • I was on a catheter for weeks, which was awful, but I was determined to get better. - Sharon Stone
  • You know you're in trouble when your doctor has to yell your name and then your social security number down the hall to find your chart. And your catheter bag. - Elizabeth Gilbert
  • I was in a coma for three weeks, and the doctors put a catheter in me, and I was like, 'What the hell is this thing?' - Kevin Hart

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