adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   By means of the intestine.; By means of the intestine by way of any gastrointestinal intake, whether orally or by tube feeding (nasogastric or nasoenteric). not-comparable

   "administered either parenterally or enterally"

2. 2
   By means of the intestine.; By means of the intestine by way of tube feeding (nasogastric or nasoenteric) as opposed to oral intake. not-comparable

   "fed either orally or enterally"

Synonyms

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enterically

Antonyms

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parenterally

Example

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"administered either parenterally or enterally"

Etymology

From enteral + -ly.

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