Partial parenteral nutrition

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Partial parenteral nutrition (PPN)

A solution, containing some essentail nutrients, is injected into a vein to supplement other means of nutrition, usually a partially normal diet of food.

Mentioned in: Nutrition through an Intravenous Line

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