CATHETER
Catheter
In medicine, a catheter is a thin tube extruded 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. By modifying the material or adjusting the way catheters are manufactured, it is possible to tailor catheters for cardiovascular, urological, gastrointestinal, neurovascular, and ophthalmic applications.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Catheter
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catheter
Noun
- A small tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid, create an opening, distend a passageway or administer a drug
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