What is a Catheter?

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A catheter is a tube that's put in the body for drainage of fluids. It can be placed in the bladder, or in any part of the body that may need draining from infection or blood buildup. Look here for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catheter
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catheter - Definition [kath-i-ter]
(n.) Thin tube inserted into a body passage
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