intra-abdominal

Adjective

Meaning

intra-abdominal (not comparable)

Alternative form of intraabdominal.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

abdominal gastroenteric

Examples

Although laparoscopic appendectomy has lesser wound problems than open surgery, the former is associated with more intra-abdominal abscesses. Source: Internet

Bruising of the flank (Grey-Turner's sign) or around the umbilicus (Cullen's sign) indicate intra-abdominal bleeding. Source: Internet

A study in the American Journal of Critical Care finds that a scoring system based on the PIRO concept was useful in predicting mortality in surgical intensive care patients with severe sepsis or septic shock due to an intra-abdominal source. Source: Internet

Tikka S, Cederberg A, Rokkanen P: Remote effects of pressure waves in missile trauma: the intra-abdominal pressure changes in anaesthetized pigs wounded in one thigh. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

intra legem intra vires intra- intra-acinar intra-allelic intra-alveolar