one of a breed of long-horned beef cattle of the southwestern U.S., developed from cattle introduced into North America from Spain and valued for disease resistance, fecundity, and a historical association with the old West: now rare. Origin of Texas longhorn Expand. 1905-1910.
How does a mediport work? A port consists of a reservoir compartment (the portal) that has a silicone bubble for needle insertion (the septum), with an attached plastic tube (the catheter). The device is surgically inserted under the skin in the upper chest or in the arm and appears as a bump under the skin.
What is a mediport catheter? A: According to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, a mediport catheter is a medical device inserted and left under the skin that allows easy access to a vein for injections and blood draws. It's typically used with patients who have cancer or diseases of the blood. Continue Reading.