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parenteral

Term: parenteral (adj)

Literally meaning: “not through bowel”

Origin: Anc Greek
παρα-/para (=past by, over)
έντερον/enteron(=intestine, bowel) < εντός/entos(=inside, within)

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Definition
Parental pertaining to treatment not through the digestive system such as parenteral nutrition which is given through the veins.

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