in·dwell·ing
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Definition of indwelling
1
: being an inner activating or guiding force
2
: left within a bodily organ or passage especially to promote drainage
—used of an implanted tube (such as a catheter)
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“Indwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indwelling. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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indwelling
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in·dwell·ing
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Medical Definition of indwelling
: left within a bodily organ or passage to maintain drainage, prevent obstruction, or provide a route for administration of food or drugs
—used of an implanted tube (as a catheter)
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The first known use of indwelling was in 1646
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