gavage

Speech parts

1. gavage - Noun

2. gavage - Verb

Meaning

feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

alimentation feeding

Hyponyms

gastrogavage nasogastric feeding

Examples

Cataracts were seen in dogs treated for 12 weeks by oral gavage at 30 mg/kg/day (systemic exposures 60 times the human exposure at 40 mg/day based on AUC). Source: Internet

Dabigatran was not carcinogenic when administered by oral gavage to mice and rats for up to 2 years. Source: Internet

In a series of reproduction and developmental toxicology studies, propranolol was given to ratsby gavage or in the diet throughout pregnancy and lactation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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