parenteral

adjective
par·​en·​ter·​al | \ pə-ˈren-tə-rəl How to pronounce parenteral (audio) \

Definition of parenteral

: situated or occurring outside the intestine especially : introduced otherwise than by way of the intestines

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Other Words from parenteral

parenterally \ pə-​ˈren-​tə-​rə-​lē How to pronounce parenterally (audio) \ adverb

Examples of parenteral in a Sentence

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Julius was receiving a life supporting solution called total parenteral nutrition through an IV thanks to the development and donation of solutions from Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. CBS News, "Baby giraffe Julius dies at Maryland Zoo, officials say," 15 July 2017 As a result, the 6-year-old receives treatment through total parenteral nutrition, a feeding method designed to bypass the gastrointestinal tract. Kaitlyn Schwers, kansascity.com, "6-year-old girl with birth defect takes to the dance floor with determination, joy," 26 May 2017

First Known Use of parenteral

1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for parenteral

International Scientific Vocabulary para- + enteral

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More Definitions for parenteral

parenteral

adjective
par·​en·​ter·​al | \ pə-ˈrent-ə-rəl How to pronounce parenteral (audio) \

Medical Definition of parenteral

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: situated or occurring outside the intestine parenteral drug administration by intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection especially : introduced otherwise than by way of the intestines enteric versus parenteral feeding

Other Words from parenteral

parenterally \ -​rə-​lē How to pronounce parenterally (audio) \ adverb

parenteral

noun

Medical Definition of parenteral (Entry 2 of 2)

: an agent (as a drug or solution) intended for parenteral administration