Parenteral
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Parenteral is the introduction of nutrition, a medication, or other substance into the body via a route other than the mouth, especially via infusion, injection or implantation.[1] Parenteral nutrition is nutrition via the veins.
Etymology [edit]
From Greek para = "beside" and enteron = "intestine", because it bypasses the intestines.
References [edit]
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary 2nd Ed. (2003)
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