peritoneovenous shunt
noun
peri·to·neo·ve·nous shunt
ˌper-ət-ᵊn-ˌē-ō-ˌvē-nəs- 
: a shunt between the peritoneum and the jugular vein for relief of peritoneal ascites
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“Peritoneovenous shunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/peritoneovenous%20shunt. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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