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Parenteral

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(medicine) Administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract, particularly intravenously or by injection..

Example Sentences

Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available.

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What does parenteral mean?

Parenteral means (medicine) Administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract, particularly intravenously or by injection..

What is a synonym for parenteral?

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What is the opposite of parenteral?

Possible antonyms include enteral, enteric.

How do you use parenteral in a sentence?

Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available.

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