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.
port, mediport or power port, is a special type of intravenous (IV) device that is implanted (inserted) under your skin. A common area a port may be put in is the upper chest. Ports can also be placed in an arm or the abdomen. Infusion ports come in diff erent shapes and sizes. The type of port and the way it is used depend on your needs.