enteral nutrition
Medical term Nutrition
Nutrition given directly into the digestive tract through a tube.
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Related terms
- calorieA unit of energy in food; the food calorie is a kilocalorie.
- carbohydrateA macronutrient built from sugars that supplies the body with energy.
- celiac diseaseAn autoimmune disorder in which eating gluten damages the small intestine.
- electrolytesIons dissolved in body fluids that support most body functions and help maintain homeostasis.
- fat-soluble vitaminsVitamins A, D, E and K, which dissolve in fat.
- glutenA protein in wheat, barley and rye.
- lipidA fat or fat-like substance that does not dissolve in water, such as triglycerides and cholesterol.
- macronutrientA nutrient needed in large amounts for energy: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.