central line

noun
UK: /ˌsentrəl ˈlaɪn/
US: /ˌsentrəl ˈlaɪn/

  1. A tube put into a big vein near your heart, used to give medicine or food.

    1. The doctor inserted a central line to deliver the antibiotics quickly.
    2. Through the central line, the patient received vital fluids and nutrients directly into their bloodstream.

  2. A main route in a public transport system, such as a railway or subway.

    1. Take the central line to get to the main train station.
    2. The central line experienced delays this morning due to a signalling fault at Oxford Circus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "central line" in English means: A tube put into a big vein near your heart, used to give medicine or food., A main route in a public transport system, such as a railway or subway..

The phonetic transcription of "central line" is /ˌsentrəl ˈlaɪn/ in British English and /ˌsentrəl ˈlaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "central line": "The doctor inserted a central line to deliver the antibiotics quickly.". More examples on the page.