gavage

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gavage (enc)

Noun

gavage - feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat

alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment

nasogastric feeding - feeding consisting of delivering liquid nutrients through a tube passing through the nose and into the stomach

gastrogavage - feeding a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening

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