NCIt related terms : parenteral nutrition; TPN; hyperalimentation;
NCIt definition : Total parenteral nutrition formulated for intravenous administration in patients who
cannot eat or cannot get enough nutrients from the foods they eat. It is a liquid
mixture of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A form of nutrition that is delivered into a vein. Total parenteral nutrition
does not use the digestive system. It may be given to people who are unable to absorb
nutrients through the intestinal tract because of vomiting that won't stop, severe
diarrhea, or intestinal disease. It may also be given to those undergoing high-dose
chemotherapy or radiation and bone marrow transplantation. It is possible to give
all of the protein, calories, vitamins and minerals a person needs using total parenteral
nutrition.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000390284; CDR0000045077; CDR0000390288; CDR0000390306;