The
peritoneal cavity is a space in our bodies that contains our organs, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. It is like a protective bag or sac that surrounds and holds these organs, helping them to function and stay in place.
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- «The problem is especially difficult because of a feature specific to this form of cancer: ovarian cells move around readily within the peritoneal cavity, via the peritoneal fluid, both under normal conditions, and also, unfortunately, when cancer is present. (sciencedaily.com)
- «It seems that the peritoneal cavity may act as a depot, allowing the drug to leak out into the abdomen for months after the injection,» says Beattie. (newscientist.com)
- The research team then tested RMC - 1 in cultured human airway epithelial cells and mouse models of asthma (via injection into the animals» peritoneal cavities). (sciencedaily.com)
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