Medical Definition of Peripherally inserted central catheter

1. A catheter inserted into an arm vein and used for periods of up to three months. This catheter does not need to be surgically implanted and can be inserted at home by a trained nurse. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

peripenial
peripetalous
peripeteia
peripeteias
peripetia
peripetias
peripeties
peripety
peripharyngeal
peripharyngeal space
peripherad
peripheral
peripheral
peripheralis
peripherally
peripherally inserted central catheter (current term)
peripherals
peripheral aneurysm
peripheral anterior synechia
peripheral arteriosclerosis
peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
peripheral cataract
peripheral chemoreceptor
peripheral device
peripheral dysostosis
peripheral facial paralysis
peripheral glare
peripheral lymphoid tissue
peripheral membrane protein
peripheral nerves

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