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Implantable Pump

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Implantable Pump Definition

A small device installed under the skin to provide long-term controlled-rate delivery of drugs such as chemotherapeutic agents or analgesics. Delivery rate may be externally controlled or osmotically or peristaltically controlled with the aid of transcutaneous monitoring.

Implantable Pump Synonyms

Implantable Pump, implantable pump

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