parenteral hyperalimentation

hyperalimentation /hy·per·al·i·men·ta·tion/ (-al″ĭ-men-ta´shun) the ingestion or administration of a greater than optimal amount of nutrients.

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parenteral hyperalimentation  total parenteral nutrition.

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parenteral hyperalimentation.

See total parenteral nutrition.

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parenteral

not through the alimentary canal, e.g. by subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrasternal or intravenous injection, e.g. parenteral fluid therapy.

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parenteral alimentation

see parenteral nutrition (below).

parenteral hyperalimentation

see parenteral nutrition (below).

parenteral nutrition

the provision of adequate carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, minerals and fluids parenterally to maintain the animal over a relatively long period of several weeks. Called also parenteral alimentation, parenteral hyperalimentation. See also parenteral nutrition.

parenteral therapy

treatment by the parenteral route is limited to those substances that are soluble in a solvent that can be injected into tissues including the bloodstream. The choice of routes may depend on the nature of the vehicle used, e.g. oily preparations are injected into tissues, irritant substances are injected intravenously slowly.

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Patient discussion about parenteral hyperalimentation.

Q. why is it that some women lack parental nutrition?

A. Do you mean breastfeeding? Some women have problem with their nipples, in rare cases the breast tissue isn't developed enough. Sometimes breast surgeries damage the milk ducts. Psychological factors also play a role.