peripherally inserted central catheter
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catheter that enters the body through the skin (percutaneously) at a peripheral site, extends to the superior vena cava (a central venous trunk), and stays in place (dwells within the veins) for days or weeks
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- central venous catheter
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- central venous catheter
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- Peripherally inserted central catheter
- NCI Thesaurus ID
- C122591
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