Catheterize

Pronunciation

UK IPA: /ËˆkÃ¦Éµ.É›t.É›Ë(É¹).aÉªz/

Alternative forms

catheterise

Origin

From catheter + -ize.

Full definition of catheterize

Verb

To introduce a catheter into part of the body.

1985, Technologies for managing urinary incontinence, These patients are taught to catheterize themselves at regular intervals.