intracatheter

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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)

intracath.

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