Ommaya reservoir en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented in 1963 by Ayub K. Ommaya, a Pakistani neurosurgeon.
Meanings
- An intraventricular catheter system consisting of a catheter in one lateral ventricle attached to a reservoir implanted under the scalp, used for the aspiration of cerebrospinal fluid or for the delivery of drugs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ommaya reservoirs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |