Hickman line
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named after Robert O. Hickman (1927–2019), American nephrologist.
Noun[edit]
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[edit]
- Hickman (informal)