CATHETERIZES Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word catheterizes. (close relations)
Definition of CATHETERIZES
Best Alternative Words for CATHETERIZES
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drains | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
enters | verbv | |||||||
verb • to come or go into • become a participant; be involved in • register formally as a participant or member • be or play a part of or in • make a record of; set down in permanent form • come on stage • take on duties or office • put or introduce into something • set out on (an enterprise or subject of study) | ||||||||
infiltrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members • pass into or through by filtering or permeating • pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict | ||||||||
inserts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication • an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted • (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program • (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film verb • put or introduce into something • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • fit snugly into • insert casually | ||||||||
intubates | verbv | |||||||
verb • introduce a cannula or tube into | ||||||||
perforates | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a hole cut through verb • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance | ||||||||
probes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities • an exploratory action or expedition • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity verb • question or examine thoroughly and closely • examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||||||||
punctures | verbv | |||||||
noun • loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object • a small hole made by a sharp object • the act of puncturing or perforating verb • pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into • make by piercing • reduce or lessen the size or importance of • cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing • be pierced or punctured | ||||||||
catheterise | verbv | |||||||
verb • insert a catheter into (a body part) |