1. the medical procedure of inserting a catheter into a body cavity, vessel, or organ, typically for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in cardiology and urology

Examples

• The patient underwent cardiac catheterization to assess blood flow to the heart.
• Urinary catheterization is sometimes necessary for patients who cannot empty their bladder naturally.
• The doctor recommended catheterization to deliver medication directly to the affected area.
• During the procedure, catheterization allowed the surgeon to visualize the coronary arteries.
• Post-operative catheterization helped monitor the patient's fluid intake and output.
• The nurse explained the catheterization process to ease the patient's anxiety before the procedure.