Cath

Pronunciation: /kæθ/

Cath (noun)

  1. A thin tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.

Examples

  • The nurse inserted a cath to help with drainage.
  • A cath is often used during surgery for fluid removal.

Common collocations: insert a cath, remove the cath, cath insertion, cath procedure

Synonyms of Cath

Formal

Neutral