SINCE 1828
indwelling
adjective
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
adjective
in·dwell·ing
| \ ˈin-ˌdwel-iŋ
\
\
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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