in·tra·cath·e·ter ( n tr -k th -tr)n. A plastic tube, usually attached to a puncturing needle, inserted into a blood vessel for infusion, injection, or pressure monitoring. |
intracatheter
[-kath′ətər]
Etymology: L, intra + Gk, katheter, something lowered
a thin, flexible plastic catheter introduced through a stainless steel needle and threaded into a blood vessel to infuse blood, fluid, or medication. Also called
Usage notes: (informal)
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