CUTDOWN


Meaning of CUTDOWN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: cut down

1. : decrease , reduction

a cutdown in production

a cutdown in employment

2. : incision of a superficial blood vessel (as a vein) to facilitate insertion of a catheter (as for administration of fluids)

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