intraperitoneal
/ˌɪntrəˌpɛrɪtəˈniəl/
adjective
- Located or occurring within the peritoneal cavity (the space inside the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines, etc.).
- Intraperitoneal bleeding is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
- Chemotherapy can be given intraperitoneally to treat certain cancers.
- The surgeon performed an intraperitoneal injection of the drug.