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drip feed
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drip feed
n.
1. Administration of blood, plasma, saline, or sugar solutions, usually intravenously, a drop at a time.
2. The device or tubes by which such a substance is administered.
3. The substance administered in this manner.

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said, "Many clinicians believe that continuous drip feedings are not natural, since most people do not take food by mouth continuously.
 
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