1. gavage - Noun
2. gavage - Verb
feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat
Source: WordNetCataracts 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