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enteral

/ˈɛn.tə.rəl/

/ˈɛn.tɚ.əl/

enteraladjective

more enteral

Comp.

most enteral

Super.

/ˈɛn.tə.rəl/

/ˈɛn.tɚ.əl/

Translations

The patient was given enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.

Пациенту было назначено энтеральное питание через зонд.

Definitions

Relating to or occurring within the intestines.

Enteral bacteria thrive within the small intestine.

Pertaining to or involving the use of the gastrointestinal tract for the intake of nutrition or medication.

Enteral feeding is necessary for patients who cannot consume food orally.

Synonyms