indwelling catheter

noun

1. a hollow tube left implanted in a body canal or organ, especially the bladder, to promote drainage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of indwelling catheter¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

For this reason, most patients will remain in the hospital with an indwelling catheter, which is, unfortunately, a potential site for a secondary infection.

From Forbes

Within 10 hours, he was in the ER, having an indwelling catheter placed because he could not empty his bladder.

From Seattle Times