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Intraperitoneal Route of Administration
Definition 1
Intraperitoneal drug administration is a method of drug delivery via injection or infusion of a substance into the peritoneum, where it is absorbed by the lining. The substance is subject to first pass through the liver. Intraperitoneal administration is one of the most frequently-used parenteral routes in rodents. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A method of delivering fluids and drugs directly into the abdominal cavity through a thin tube. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 3
Administration within the peritoneal cavity. (Food and Drug Administration/CDISC)
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