transvenous

adjective

trans·​ve·​nous -ˈvē-nəs How to pronounce transvenous (audio)
: relating to or involving the use of an intravenous catheter containing an electrode carrying electrical impulses from an extracorporeal source to the heart
transvenous pacing of the heart

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“Transvenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/transvenous. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.

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