Definitions of gavage
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feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat
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synonyms:
forced feeding
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types:
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nasogastric feeding
feeding consisting of delivering liquid nutrients through a tube passing through the nose and into the stomach
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gastrogavage
feeding a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening
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type of:
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alimentation, feeding
the act of supplying food and nourishment
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nasogastric feeding
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