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intraosseous
[in′trə·os′ē·əs] Etymology: L, intra, within, os, bone pertaining to the interior of bone. intraosseous (in´tr adj within the bone.
intraosseous within a bone; sometimes used to refer to the bone marrow cavity in place of intramedullary. intraosseous catheterization percutaneous placement of an intravenous catheter into a marrow cavity provides an alternative route for the administration of fluids and medication when peripheral blood vessels are collapsed or inaccessible. In small animals, the femur is most often used. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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