peripheral venous catheter

Definition of peripheral venous catheter
National Cancer Institute

peripheral venous catheter

(peh-RIH-feh-rul VEE-nus KA-theh-ter)
A device used to draw blood and give treatments, including intravenous fluids, drugs, or blood transfusions. A thin, flexible tube is inserted into a vein, usually in the back of the hand, the lower part of the arm, or the foot. A needle is inserted into a port to draw blood or give fluids.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms