or Brit  cath*e*ter*isa*tion  n :  the use of or insertion of a catheter (as in or into the bladder, trachea, or heart) cath*e*ter*ize or Brit  cath*e*ter*ise  vt -ized  or Brit  -ised  -iz*ing  or Brit  -is*ing  
 
 
 
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