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intestine

The long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. The intestine has two parts, the small intestine and the large intestine. … [Read more...]

intoplicine

A substance that has been studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Intoplicine blocks certain enzymes needed for cell division and DNA repair, and it … [Read more...]

intoxicating pepper

An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, … [Read more...]

intra-arterial

Within an artery (blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body). … [Read more...]

intra-arterial brachytherapy

A type of radiation therapy used to treat liver cancer that is advanced or has come back. Tiny beads that hold the radioisotope yttrium Y 90 are injected into … [Read more...]

intracarotid infusion

The introduction of fluids and drugs directly into the carotid artery, the main artery in the neck that carries blood from the heart to the brain. … [Read more...]

intracavitary

Within a cavity or space, such as the abdomen, pelvis, or chest. … [Read more...]

intracavitary radiation therapy

A type of internal radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into a body cavity such as … [Read more...]

intracellular

Inside a cell. … [Read more...]

intracolonic

Within the colon. … [Read more...]