PPN
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006857
A form of short-term nutritional support that is given directly into the bloodstream through a catheter placed into a vein. PPN 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. PPN 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 partial parenteral nutrition.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006857 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | partial parenteral nutrition |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A form of short-term nutritional support that is given directly into the bloodstream through a catheter placed into a vein. PPN 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. PPN 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 partial parenteral nutrition.",
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"partial parenteral nutrition"
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