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catheterization

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cath·e·ter·ize  (kth-t-rz)
tr.v. cath·e·ter·ized, cath·e·ter·iz·ing, cath·e·ter·iz·es
To introduce a catheter into.
cathe·ter·i·zation (-r-zshn) n.
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Noun1.catheterization - the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
catheterisation
surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
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Although multiple products are available for urinary incontinence management, such as indwelling catheters, external catheters, absorbent products, and occlusive devices, studies have shown that intermittent catheterization is the gold standard of bladder drainage for patients with urinary retention secondary to neurogenic bladder (Newman, Fader, & Bliss, 2004).
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Approximately 1,300 medical centers perform cardiac catheterization in Japan.
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A non-negligible lifetime attributable risk of cancer from cumulative professional exposure of cardiac catheterization staff was reported in a recent study.
Cardiac catheterization staff may have increased cancer risk by McBride, Deborah / ONS Connect
 
 
 
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