Synonyms: shunt
Definition: implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
Similar words: implant
Definition: a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
Synonyms: shunt, bypass, electrical shunt
Definition: a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
Similar words: conductor
Definition: a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
Synonyms: shunt
Definition: a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
Usage: an arteriovenus shunt
Similar words: passage, passageway
Definition: a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
Usage: the nasal passages
Synonyms: shunt
Definition: transfer to another track, of trains
Similar words: shift, transfer
Definition: move around
Usage: transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
Synonyms: shunt
Definition: provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt
Similar words: deviate
Definition: cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
Usage: The river was deviated to prevent flooding