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coudé

coudé

9.9
Bent at an angled tip used for medical instruments
  • adjective
  • /kuˈdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coudé
  • A coudé tip is often used when a standard straight catheter cannot pass easily.

Examples

  • The doctor chose a coudé catheter to help navigate the patient's urethra.

  • Medical staff are trained to recognize when a coudé instrument is necessary for certain procedures.

  • The doctor used a coudé catheter for the procedure.

  • I prefer a coudé tip for better access.

  • The doctor chose a coudé catheter to help navigate the patient's urethra.

  • A coudé tip is often used when a standard straight catheter cannot pass easily.

  • Medical staff are trained to recognize when a coudé instrument is necessary for certain procedures.

Synonyms

bent
vscoudé
21 1.0

Not straight in shape because it was pushed or folded

is an intended angled tip shape rather than accidental bending
curved
vscoudé
6 1.0

A shape or surface that bends smoothly without sharp angles

refers to an angled tip on certain medical instruments
curviform
vscoudé
8.1

Having a curved shape

is specifically an angled instrument tip used in medicine
falcate
vscoudé
9.9

Curved like a sickle

is gentler, meaning an angled tip rather than a deep point
hooked
vscoudé
3.3

Having a sharp curved shape like a hook

is less sharply angled and used mainly for guiding or entry

Antonyms

straight
442 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

How Curved

hooked
3.3
curved
6 1.0
coudé
  • Specialized
9.9
angled
9 3.3
straight
442 1.0

Surface Forms

coudé positive

Etymology

Coudé comes from the French word coude, which means 'elbow'. So coudé describes something 'bent' like an elbow, which is why a coudé instrument has an angled tip to reach around curves.