Meaning
catheter
- a flexible medical tube inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel
In a sentence
L'infermiere ha inserito il catetere al paziente prima dell'operazione.
The nurse inserted the catheter into the patient before the surgery.
È necessario monitorare regolarmente il catetere per evitare infezioni.
It is necessary to monitor the catheter regularly to prevent infections.
Il medico ha rimosso il catetere senza causare alcun dolore.
The doctor removed the catheter without causing any pain.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| catetere | masculine · singular |
| cateteri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Medical term with open 'e' in the second syllable: /kaˈtɛtere/.
- Often combined with 'vescicale' (urinary) or 'venoso' (venous).