HealthAugust 16, 2026

catheterisation

KATH-i-tuh-ry-ZAY-shun

Definition

A medical procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube into a body cavity or vessel to perform diagnostic or therapeutic tasks, specifically here referring to heart-related imaging and treatment.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kathitér', meaning 'plug' or 'insert', through the French 'cathétérisme'. It entered English medical terminology to describe the process of passing a tube into the body.

In the news

The word describes the specialized labs the government is investing in to provide advanced cardiac care. It highlights the government's commitment to upgrading hospitals with modern, high-tech medical facilities.

Rs. 45 billion allocated to complete suspended hospital projects: Health Minister

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