Hickman line

English

Etymology

Named after Robert O. Hickman (1927–2019), American nephrologist.

Noun

Hickman line (plural Hickman lines)

(medicine) A central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis.

Synonyms

Hickman (informal)

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