peripherally inserted central catheter

catheter that enters the body through the skin (percutaneously) at a peripheral site, extends to the superior vena cava (a central venous trunk), and stays in place (dwells within the veins) for days or weeks

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• British English

  /pəɹɪfəɹəliː ɪnˈsɜːtɪd ˈsɛntɹəl ˈkæθɛtə/Open converter

• American English

  /pɚˈɪfɚəli ɪnˈsɝtɪd ˈsɛntɹəl ˈkæθətɚ/Open converter

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