Associations to the word «Parenteral»

Wiktionary

PARENTERAL, adjective. (medicine) Administered by some means other than oral or rectal intake, particularly intravenously or by injection.

Dictionary definition

PARENTERAL, adjective. Administered by means other than through the alimentary tract (as by intramuscular or intravenous injection).
PARENTERAL, adjective. Located outside the alimentary tract.

Wise words

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