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Vinony

catheterize

verb

  1. insert a small tube into
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Pronunciation: /ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English catheter Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English catheterize From catheter + -ize.

  1. To insert a catheter into a cavity.

    “These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals.”