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intraluminal

intraluminal

1 9.9
Inside the hollow space of a tube, pipe, or body organ
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈluːmɪnəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intraluminal
  • The specimens were opened between two sutures and unrolled to expose the intraluminal side.
  • intraluminal pressure

Examples

  • PE was diagnosed if an intraluminal filling defect or a sharp cut-off in a vessel of at least 2 mm in diameter was seen.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Dilation can be offset by the negative intraluminal pressures that occur in the partially obstructed upper airway.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The vast majority of foreign bodies are intraluminal and can be easily extracted.

    Academic text (2006)
  • End expiration also reduces the intraluminal airway pressure to near zero.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Care was taken to always visualize the intraluminal side of the vessel, ensuring that full-thickness bites were taken.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring is a new diagnostic technology that allows for the detection of bolus movement in the esophagus regardless of the pH level.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Acquired diverticula are thought to be outpouchings that occur at weak points in the posterior wall of the trachea in response to increased intraluminal pressure, such as occurs during a cough.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in which the internal bumper loses its intraluminal position.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The vast majority of foreign bodies are intraluminal and can be easily extracted from the patient's digestive tract.

  • During the procedure, the surgeon ensured that the catheter remained intraluminal to effectively deliver the medication.

Synonyms

luminal
vsintraluminal
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Relating to the inner space of a tube in the body like a blood vessel or intestine

is specifically about being located inside that inner space
intracanalicular
vsintraluminal
  • Specialized
9.9

Inside a narrow tube in the body such as the ear or eye canal

is specifically about being inside the inner space of a tube or organ

Surface Forms

intraluminal positive

Morphology

intraluminal = luminal (transparent) = intra + lumen + al

Formed by adding the prefix 'intra-' (within) to 'luminal' (relating to a lumen), producing the clear meaning 'within the lumen'.

Etymology

Intraluminal comes from intra- meaning 'inside' and lumen meaning 'an open space' or 'inner channel', a root you can also see in luminous. So, intraluminal describes something that happens 'inside the inner space' of a tube, duct, pipe, or organ.