Definitions for catheterization
catheter·i·za·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. catheterization, catheterisationnoun

   the operation of introducing a catheter into the body

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1. catheterizationnoun

   The procedure of introducing a catheter.

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1. Catheterization

   In medicine, a catheter (/ˈkæθətər/) is a thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions. Catheters are medical devices that can be inserted in the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure. Catheters are manufactured for specific applications, such as cardiovascular, urological, gastrointestinal, neurovascular and ophthalmic procedures. The process of inserting a catheter is catheterization. In most uses, a catheter is a thin, flexible tube (soft catheter) though catheters are available in varying levels of stiffness depending on the application. A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, may be referred to as an "indwelling catheter" (for example, a peripherally inserted central catheter). A permanently inserted catheter may be referred to as a "permcath" (originally a trademark). Catheters can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel, brain, skin or adipose tissue. Functionally, they allow drainage, administration of fluids or gases, access by surgical instruments, and also perform a wide variety of other tasks depending on the type of catheter. Special types of catheters, also called probes, are used in preclinical or clinical research for sampling of lipophilic and hydrophilic compounds, protein-bound and unbound drugs, neurotransmitters, peptides and proteins, antibodies, nanoparticles and nanocarriers, enzymes and vesicles.

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1. catheterization

   Catheterization is a medical procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a patient's body. This can be done for a variety of purposes, such as delivering medications, fluids, or gases, draining bodily fluids, or accessing certain areas of the body for surgical procedures or diagnostic tests. The catheter can be inserted into a blood vessel, body cavity, duct or a hollow organ, and the process can be performed in various body parts like the heart, urinary tract or brain, depending on the medical need.

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1. Catheterizationnoun

   the operation of introducing a catheter

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1. Catheterization

   Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of catheterization in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of catheterization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of catheterization in a Sentence

1. Joaquin Cigarroa:

   Recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack, dial 911, and ask to be taken to the nearest hospital with a heart catheterization laboratory.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=catheterization
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Catheterization
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catheterization
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catheterization