cutdown

cutdown Definition

cut·down (kut′do̵un′)

noun

a medical procedure of cutting into a body cavity or vessel, esp. a vein, to attach a catheter for drainage, examination, etc.

cutdown Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

venous: The antecubital fossae is often the easiest site, but a venous cutdown may be required.

Modifies a noun

version: It looks like they won't have any cutdown versions this year - the DVD box set is going to be even bigger!
option: How about a cutdown go-faster option, or a compiled option?

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