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(IN-truh-THEE-kul)
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| Describes the fluid-filled space between the thin layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. Drugs can be injected into the fluid or a sample of the fluid can be removed for testing. |
Previous Definitions: | intraperitoneal chemotherapy, intraperitoneal infusion, intraperitoneal radiation therapy, intrapleural, intraspinal | Next Definitions: | intrathecal chemotherapy, intratumoral, intrauterine, intrauterine device, intravaginal |
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