- intracavitary
- Within a cavity or space, such as the abdomen, pelvis, or chest.
English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
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intracavitary — Within an organ or body cavity. * * * in·tra·cav·i·tary kav ə .ter ē adj situated or occurring within a body cavity esp of, relating to, or being treatment (as of cancer) characterized by the insertion of esp. radioactive substances in a cavity… … Medical dictionary
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intracavitary — in·tra·cav·i·tary … English syllables
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intracavitary radiotherapy — that in which the radioactive element is introduced into a natural body cavity … Medical dictionary
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