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intrahepatic infusion

The delivery of anticancer drugs directly to the blood vessels of the liver. … [Read more...]

intralesional

Within an area of cancer, for example, within a tumor in the skin. … [Read more...]

intraluminal intubation and dilation

A procedure in which a plastic or metal tube is inserted through the mouth into the esophagus (the tube that carries food to the stomach) to keep it open. This … [Read more...]

intramuscular

Within or into muscle. Also called IM. … [Read more...]

intramuscular injection

Injection into muscle. … [Read more...]

intranasal ketamine

An intranasal formualtion of the synthetic cyclohexanone ketamine with analgesic and anesthetic activities. Although its mechanism of action is not well … [Read more...]

intraocular

Within the eyeball. … [Read more...]

intraocular melanoma

A rare cancer of melanocytes (cells that produce the pigment melanin) found in the eye. Also called ocular melanoma. … [Read more...]

intraoperative radiation therapy

Radiation treatment aimed directly at a tumor during surgery. Also called IORT. … [Read more...]

intraoperative ultrasound

A procedure that uses ultrasound (high-energy sound waves that are bounced off internal tissues and organs) during surgery. Sonograms (pictures made by … [Read more...]