parenteral hyperalimentation


pa·ren·ter·al hy·per·al·i·men·ta·tion

hyperalimentation of nutrients through a central venous catheter in patients who cannot consume adequate nutrition by the enteral route.

pa·ren·ter·al hy·per·al·i·men·ta·tion

(pă-rentĕr-ăl hīpĕr-al-i-mĕn-tāshŭn) Overconsumption of nutrients through a central venous catheter in patients who cannot consume adequate nutrition by the enteral route.

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Q. why is it that some women lack parental nutrition? A. Do you mean breastfeeding? Some women have problem with their nipples, in rare cases the breast tissue isn't developed enough. Sometimes breast surgeries damage the milk ducts. Psychological factors also play a role.

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