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peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC),

a long catheter introduced through a vein in the arm, then through the subclavian vein into the superior vena cava or right atrium to administer parenteral fluids (as in hyperalimentation) or medications or to measure central venous pressure.

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peripherally inserted central catheter (redirected from Periferal Inserted Central Catherer)

peripherally inserted central catheter
(redirected from Periferal Inserted Central Catherer)