1. the insertion of a catheter into a body cavity or blood vessel, especially for medical diagnosis or treatment
Usage: medical; often used in healthcare contexts

1. present participle of 'cath'; to insert a catheter into a patient's body
Usage: medical; informal shortening of 'catheterize'

Examples

• The patient underwent cathing to assess blood flow in the coronary arteries.
• The cardiologist performed cathing to diagnose the heart condition.
• Cathing is a common procedure in cardiac care units.
• The nurse prepared the equipment for cathing the patient.
• After cathing, the patient was monitored for any complications.