Parenteral

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Parenteral describes the introduction of nutrition, a medication, or other substance into the body via a route other than the gastro-intestinal tract, especially via infusion, injection or implantation.[1] Parenteral nutrition refers to providing nutrition via the veins.

[edit] Etymology

From Greek para = "beside" and enteron = "intestine", because it bypasses the intestines.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Oxford English Dictionary 2ndEd. (2003)
Oral
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Ocular / Otologic / Nasal
Urogenital
Rectal (enteral)
Dermal
Injection / Infusion
(into tissue/blood)
Additional explanation:
  • Mucous membranes are used by the human body to absorb the dosage for all routes of administration, except for "Dermal" and "Injection/Infusion".
    Administration routes can also be grouped as Topical (local effect) or Systemic (defined as Enteral = Digestive tract/Rectal, or Parenteral = All other routes).
Routes of administration by organ system
Gastrointestinal
Respiratory system
Visual system / Auditory system
Reproductive system
Urinary system
Peritoneum
Central nervous system
Circulatory system
Musculoskeletal system
Skin


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