PARENTERAL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Located outside the alimentary tract

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Domain category:

physiology (the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms)

Pertainym:

alimentary canal (tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Administered by means other than through the alimentary tract (as by intramuscular or intravenous injection)

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Domain category:

medical specialty; medicine (the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques)

Pertainym:

parenteral (located outside the alimentary tract)

Credits

Context examples:

It is possible to give all of the protein, calories, vitamins and minerals a person needs using parenteral nutrition.

(Parenteral nutrition, NCI Dictionary)

A broad-spectrum parenteral carbapenem with activity against aerobic, anaerobic, gram-positive and gram-negative organisms including non-fermenters.

(Panipenem, NCI Thesaurus)

Upon parenteral administration, this agent can cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.

(Framycetin, NCI Thesaurus)

A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.

(Injectable Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

The electrolyte-free parenteral nutrition emulsion contains no electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins.

(Electrolyte-free Parenteral Nutrition Emulsion, NCI Thesaurus)

The sodium salt form of cefodizime, a third-generation, aminothiazolyl cephalosporin for parenteral use.

(Cefodizime Sodium, NCI Thesaurus)

A third-generation, aminothiazolyl cephalosporin for parenteral use.

(Cefodizime, NCI Thesaurus)

The hydrochloride salt of cefotiam hexetil, an ester prodrug of cefotiam for parenteral use.

(Cefotiam Hexetil Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Upon parenteral administration, the emulsion supplies calories, for energy, and essential fatty acids that can be incorporated into cell membranes.

(Olive Oil/Soya Oil/Egg Lecithin-based Emulsion, NCI Thesaurus)

A measure of the amount (in grams) of amino acids prescribed for parenteral and enteral therapy.