catheterize

US /ˈkæθ.ə.tə.raɪz/
UK /ˈkæθ.ə.tə.raɪz/
"catheterize" picture
1.

to insert a catheter into (a body cavity or organ)

:
•
The nurse will catheterize the patient before surgery.
•
It may be necessary to catheterize the bladder to drain urine.
:
cannulateintubate