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Catheterization vs Transcatheter - What's the difference?

catheterization | transcatheter |

As a noun catheterization

is the procedure of introducing a catheter.

As an adjective transcatheter is

taking place through a catheter.

catheterization

English

Alternative forms

* catheterisation

Noun

(en noun)
  • The procedure of introducing a catheter.
  • :Since the development of fiber optics, treatments utilizing catheterization have replaced some former surgical procedures.

    • transcatheter

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (medicine) Taking place through a catheter.