English Explanatory Dictionary

parenteral

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract, particularly intravenously or by injection.

Word forms

parenteral

Etymology

From par- + enteral; early 20th century.

Antonyms

enteral enteric

Derived words

nonparenteral parenterally
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