Partial parenteral nutrition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006371",
  "term": "Partial parenteral nutrition",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A form of short-term nutritional support that is given directly into the bloodstream through a catheter placed into a vein. Partial parenteral nutrition bypasses the digestive system and may be given when a person has a disease or condition that affects their ability to absorb nutrients through the digestive system. Partial parenteral nutrition is supplemental nutrition that is given when a person cannot get enough calories or the right amount of nutrients that their body needs from the food they are eating. Also called PPN.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PPN"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/partial-parenteral-nutrition/"
}