PVC is polyvinyl chloride, a plastic. PVC also may refer to: Science and technology Peripheral venous catheter, intravenous tube Permanent virtual circuit, in electronic networks Pixel Visual Core, a programmable image processor used in mobile devices Premature ventricular contraction, an abnormal heart beat PVC superphylum, a bacterial clade Other uses Pro-vice-chancellor, a senior academic in a managerial role Param Vir Chakra, military honor of India Provincetown Municipal Airport, (IATA airport code) See also PCV (disambiguation)