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hyperalimentation

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hy·per·al·i·men·ta·tion  (hpr-l-mn-tshn)
n.
The administration of nutrients by intravenous feeding, especially to individuals unable to take in food through the alimentary tract.
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Noun1.hyperalimentationhyperalimentation - administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes
total parenteral nutrition, TPN
alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment


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The medium-DEHP exposure group included infants receiving enteral feedings by indwelling gavage tubes either continuously or by bolus feedings; intravenous hyperalimentation by indwelling percutaneous intravenous central catheter (PICC) line, broviac, or umbilical vessel catheter (UVC); and/or nasal continuous positive airway pressure by nasal prongs.
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