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Infusion Pumps, Implantable

Medical Definition:	Implanted fluid propulsion systems with self-contained power source for providing 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.
Also Called:	Peristaltic Pumps, Implantable,Medication Systems, Programmable Implantable
Previously Indexed:	Drug Implants (1977-1989),Infusion Pumps (1987-1989),Infusions, Parenteral (1975-1986)

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