Preferred Label : Nasogastric Tube;
NCIt related terms : gastric feeding tube; NG tube;
CISMeF acronym : NGT;
NCIt definition : A hollow tube that is directed into the stomach from the nose.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A tube that is inserted through the nose, down the throat and esophagus,
and into the stomach. It can be used to give drugs, liquids, and liquid food, or used
to remove substances from the stomach. Giving food through a gastric feeding tube
is a type of enteral nutrition.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000644740; CDR0000644738; CDR0000644739;
Origin ID : C93310;
UMLS CUI : C0085678;
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