01 n. The name of various instruments for passing along mucous canals, esp. applied to a tubular instrument to be introduced into the bladder thr…
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The name of various instruments for passing along mucous canals, esp. applied to a tubular instrument to be introduced into the bladder through the urethra to draw off the urine.(Med.)
Phrases & compounds
Eustachian catheter —
See under Eustachian.
Prostatic catheter —
one adapted for passing an enlarged prostate.