Enteral is a term used to describe the intestines[1] or other portions of the digestive tract. This is contrasted with parenteral, or non-digestive, system methods of introducing drugs or substances into the body, via, for example, injection.
It includes oral, rectal, and sublingual administration as a route of administration for drugs.[2]
References
- ^ "WordNet Search - 3.0". http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=enteral. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
- ^ "195_20-1-3.1.htm". http://www.oar.state.ok.us/viewhtml/195_20-1-3.1.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
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