Parenterally
Parenterally
Parenterally (pronunciation: /pəˈrɛntərəli/) is a term used in medicine to describe a method of introducing substances into the body that does not involve the digestive system. This can include methods such as intravenous injection, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, and intradermal injection.
Etymology
The term "parenterally" is derived from the Greek words "para", meaning beside, and "enteron", meaning intestine. This reflects the fact that parenteral administration bypasses the intestines.
Related Terms
- Intravenous: This refers to the administration of medication or fluids directly into a vein. This is the most common method of parenteral administration.
- Intramuscular: This refers to the administration of medication into a muscle. This method is often used for vaccines and medications that need to be absorbed slowly.
- Subcutaneous: This refers to the administration of medication under the skin. This method is often used for medications that need to be absorbed slowly, such as insulin.
- Intradermal: This refers to the administration of medication into the dermis, or second layer of skin. This method is often used for allergy tests and tuberculosis tests.
See Also
- Oral administration
- Topical administration
- Rectal administration
- Vaginal administration
- Ocular administration
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parenterally
- Wikipedia's article - Parenterally
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