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enteral /en·ter·al/ (en´ter'l) enteric.
en·ter·al (ntr-l)
adj.
1. Within or by way of the intestine, as distinguished from parenteral.
2. Enteric.
enter·al·ly adv.
enteral
[en′tərəl, enter′əl]
Etymology: Gk, enteron, bowel
within the small intestine, or via the small intestine.
enteral (en´trl),
adj directly into the gastrointestinal tract; pertains to tube feedings that may be necessary when a patient cannot ingest food orally.
enteral
within, by way of, or pertaining to the intestine.
enteral feeding
delivery of nutrients directly into the stomach, duodenum or jejunum. Called also enteral nutrition.
enteral nutrition
see enteral feeding (above).
enteral tube
the feeding tube positioned in the alimentary tract for administration of nutrients. See also enterostomy tube.


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