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suprapubic catheter in Arabic
- Pronunciation
- qiṣṭarah fawqa al-ʿānat
- Arabizi
qistara fawqa al3ana- Type
- noun · feminine
- Root
- ق ص ط ر
How to use it
A suprapubic catheter is a medical tube placed through the lower abdomen into the bladder. It is used when urethral catheterisation is not possible. The term is technical, so it appears mainly in hospitals and medical texts.
Example sentences
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وُضِعَتِ القِسْطَرَةُ فَوْقَ العَانَةِ بَعْدَ الجِرَاحَةِ.
wuḍiʿat al-qiṣṭarah fawqa al-ʿānati baʿda al-jarāḥati
The suprapubic catheter was placed after the surgery.
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يَتَطَلَّبُ العِنَايَةُ القِسْطَرَةِ فَوْقَ العَانَةِ تَفْقِيدًا دَقِيقًا.
yataṭallaʿu al-ʿināyah al-qiṣṭarah fawqa al-ʿānati tafqīdan daqīqan
Caring for a suprapubic catheter requires careful handling.
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قَالَ الطَبِيبُ إنَّ القِسْطَرَةَ فَوْقَ العَانَةِ سَتُساعِدُ فِي تَصريفِ البَوْلِ.
qāla al-ṭabību inn al-qiṣṭarah fawqa al-ʿānati satusāʿidu fī taṣrīfi al-bawli
The doctor said the suprapubic catheter will help drain urine.
Questions and answers
When is a suprapubic catheter preferred over a urethral one?
It is chosen if the urethra is blocked, injured, or if long‑term drainage is needed.
How often should the catheter be cleaned?
Usually daily, following the nurse’s instructions and sterile technique.
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