noun
feeding tube; tube feeding
Medical term for a tube used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach or intestine; often used in contexts like 経管栄養 (tube feeding).
経管栄養は、口から食事が取れない患者に行われる。
Tube feeding is performed for patients who cannot eat by mouth.
経管の挿入には医師の指示が必要だ。
Insertion of a feeding tube requires a doctor's order.