Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of enteral nutrition (nutrition that is delivered into the digestive
system in a liquid form). For tubefeeding, a small tube may be placed through the
nose into the stomach or the small intestine. Sometimes it is surgically placed into
the stomach or the intestinal tract through an opening made on the outside of the
abdomen, depending on how long it will be used. People who are unable to meet their
needs with food and beverages alone, and who do not have vomiting or uncontrollable
diarrhea may be given tubefeedings. Tubefeeding can be used to add to what a person
is able to eat or can be the only source of nutrition.; NICHD: Delivery of enteral nutrition via a tube placed into the stomach, duodenum,
or jejunum.;