venostomy


cut·down

(kŭt'down), Dissection of a vein or artery for insertion of a cannula or needle for the administration of intravenous fluids or medication, or for measurement of pressure. Synonym(s): venostomy

venostomy

(vē-nŏs′tə-mē)n. See cutdown.

cut·down

(kŭt'down) Dissection of a vein for insertion of a cannula or needle for the administration of intravenous fluids or medication.
Synonym(s): venostomy.