parenteral | |
gen. | 非経口; 非経口的 |
and | |
gen. | 然して; 而して; 其れで; と; 将又; アンド |
enteral | |
gen. | 経腸 |
nutrition | |
gen. | 栄養 |
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非経口 Life Science Dictionary (Shuji Kaneko) ; 非経口的 Life Science Dictionary (Shuji Kaneko) | |||
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When a substance, such as a drug or solution, is introduced into the body through a route other than the gastrointestinal GI tract. The GI tract extends from the mouth to the anus. For example, a parenteral drug may be given through the veins intravenous, into the muscles intramuscular, or through the skin subcutaneous. Parenteral nutrition refers to feeding a person intravenously. |