intrathecally

/ˌɪntrəˈθiːkəli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that involves or is administered into the space under the membrane surrounding the spinal cord.
    • Patients receiving chemotherapy intrathecally often need to lie flat for a while afterward.
    • The medication was given intrathecally to bypass the blood-brain barrier.
    • The doctor explained that the drug would be delivered intrathecally for maximum effectiveness.
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