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guidewire /guide·wire/ (gīd´wīr) a thin, usually flexible wire that can be inserted into a confined or tortuous space to act as a guide for subsequent insertion of a stiffer or bulkier instrument. guidewire [gīd′wī·ər] Etymology: ME, guiden, to guard; AS, wir a device used to position an IV catheter, endotracheal tube, central venous line, or gastric feeding tube or to localize a tumor during open breast biopsy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The sinus guidewire is then inserted through the sinus guide cannula and visually inserted into the sinus entrance with the aid of a 0[degree] 4-mm telescope (figure, D). which provides solutions for property and casualty and workers' compensation insurers, released Guidewire ClaimCenter 3--the latest version of the claims system for property and casualty carriers. Guidewire ClaimCenter([R]) supports 8,500 concurrent users on IBM System x and System p server combination |
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