This is the 7904th most frequent German word.
hickman
The German word "Hickman" has no intrinsic meaning; it is typically a proper noun, such as a surname. If used in a medical context, it may refer to a "Hickman catheter."
In this sentence, 'Hickman' is used as an attributive noun to describe a specific type of catheter used in medical applications.
Der Hickman-Katheter wurde erfolgreich implantiert.
The Hickman catheter was successfully implanted.
Here, 'Hickman' is used as an adjective-like descriptor linked to a medical access point associated with the Hickman catheter.
Die Pflege des Hickman-Zugangs erfordert besondere Vorsicht.
The care of the Hickman access requires special caution.
In this sentence, 'Hickman' is used as a noun, directly referring to the medical device, the Hickman catheter.