Synonyms & Definition of Total parenteral nutrition
From WordNet 2.0 :
Total parenteral nutrition
:
(noun)
1: administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes [syn:
TPN
,
hyperalimentation
]
Encyclopedia Index:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Copyright 2008 WordIQ.com -
Privacy Policy
::
Terms of Use
::
Contact Us
::
About Us