What does "nasoduodenal" mean?

Of or pertaining to a route through the nose into the duodenum, usually with reference to a feeding tube as the route of administration of enteral nutrition.

How do you pronounce "nasoduodenal"?

Pronounced //ˌneɪzoʊduəˈdiːnəl//.

Nasoduodenal

//ˌneɪzoʊduəˈdiːnəl// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to a route through the nose into the duodenum, usually with reference to a feeding tube as the route of administration of enteral nutrition. not-comparable
"Initially 17 subjects were enrolled in the study, but 5 subjects dropped out due to discomfort related to the nasoduodenal tube."

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"Initially 17 subjects were enrolled in the study, but 5 subjects dropped out due to discomfort related to the nasoduodenal tube."

Etymology

From naso- + duodenal.

Related phrases

route of administration

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