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{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=continuous infusion |Short definition=continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kon-TIN-yoo-us HY-per-THER-mik PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-ul per-FYOO-zhun) treatment during surgery in which a heated solution containing anticancer drugs is infused through a thin tube directly into the abdomen. After surgically removing as much tumor tissue as possible, continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion is given to kill remaining tumor cells. |Type=continuous infusion - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kon-TIN-yoo-us in-FYOO-zhun) The administration of a fluid into a blood vessel, usually over a long period of time {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}