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Preferred term

Venous Cutdown  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. (Dorland, 28th ed.; Stedman, 26th ed.)

Entry terms

  • Cutdown, Venous
  • Vein Cutdown
  • Venostomy

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