Hickman line en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Robert O. Hickman (1927–2019), American nephrologist.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |