alimentation (redirected from intravenous alimentation)

alimentation /al·i·men·ta·tion/ (al?i-men-ta´shun) giving or receiving of nourishment.

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rectal alimentation  feeding by injection of nutriment into the rectum.

total parenteral alimentation  see under nutrition.

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al·i·men·ta·tion (l-mn-tshn)

n.

1. The act or process of giving or receiving nourishment.

2. Support; sustenance.

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alimentation

giving or receiving of nourishment.

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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.