This glossary contains the words people can use to describe important terms in medicine.
Catheter
noun
A flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a body cavity, particularly the bladder, for removing fluid.
Example: Presenting Complaint presented to A&E on with severe abdominal pain located around the umbilicus History of presenting complaint The abdominal pain started on Monday after had his catheter changed and has increased in severity since then. saw his GP on Tuesday who prescribed ciprofloxacin which had no effect.
