alimentation /al·i·men·ta·tion/ (al″ĭ-men-ta´shun) giving or receiving of nourishment.
alimentation,
rectal alimentation feeding by injection of nutriment into the rectum.
total parenteral alimentation see under nutrition.
al·i·men·ta·tion ( l  -m n-t  shn)n. 1. The act or process of giving or receiving nourishment. 2. Support; sustenance. |
alimentation,
nourishment. See also feeding.
alimentation
giving or receiving of nourishment.
intravenous alimentation
the administration by intravenous injection of a solution containing sufficient nutrients in appropriate concentration to maintain life.
oral alimentation
feeding by mouth.
total parenteral alimentation
see hyperalimentation.
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