parenteral

• Die Verabreichung von Stoffen (wie Arzneimitteln oder Nährstoffen) auf einem anderen Weg als über den Mund oder den Verdauungstrakt, meist durch Injektion.

Relating to the administration of substances (such as medication or nutrients) by any route other than the mouth or digestive tract, typically by injection.

1. Administered by injectionC2formalmedical

   Introduced into the body by a route other than the mouth or digestive tract, typically via injection.

   Parenteral

   • The patient received parenteral nutrition through an IV drip.
   • Parenteral medications are often used when oral administration is not possible.
   • The doctor prescribed a parenteral antibiotic for the severe infection.

   Synonymeinjectable

   Antonymeoral

2. Located outside the digestive tractC2formalmedical

   Situated or occurring outside the alimentary canal.

   Parenteral

   • The study focused on parenteral routes of drug delivery.
   • Parenteral absorption bypasses the liver's first-pass metabolism.
   • The infection was treated with a parenteral antifungal agent.

   Antonymealimentaryoral