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port-a-catheter - Lmorgan


Posted: Jun 29, 2014

I have a radiologist saying port-a-catheter.  I have only ever used Port-A-Cath.  Can port-a-catheter be a generic term?

ask the Word Board NM - suz

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please.

My first time - Lmorgan

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Sorry, though I have consulted MTStars many, many times, this is my first time actually posting.

that's alright, you'll get the hang of it. - NM

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NM

"port catheter" would be generic and a safe bet for you - Lifer

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xx


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