parenteral nutrition; intravenous feeding
Medical term for providing nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract. Used in clinical contexts.
After surgery, the patient received nutrition via parenteral nutrition.
静脈栄養は消化管を使えない場合に用いられる。
Parenteral nutrition is used when the digestive tract cannot be used.
Enteral nutrition, which delivers nutrients through the digestive tract (e.g., via a feeding tube), as opposed to the intravenous route of 静脈栄養.
total parenteral nutrition; TPN; central venous hyperalimentation
Compound of 静脈 (vein) and 栄養 (nutrition), directly corresponding to the medical concept of parenteral nutrition.