adjective
- relating to, located within, or administered into the peritoneal cavity (the membrane-lined space in the abdomen containing organs)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly abbreviated as IP
Examples
- The surgeon performed an intraperitoneal injection to deliver medication directly into the abdominal cavity.
- Intraperitoneal dialysis is a treatment option for patients with kidney failure.
- The patient received an intraperitoneal chemotherapy infusion as part of cancer treatment.
- Intraperitoneal bleeding can occur following abdominal trauma.
- The doctor recommended intraperitoneal administration rather than oral medication for faster absorption.