TPN

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TPN
TermTPN
Short definitionTPN - A form of nutrition given into a vein. TPN does not use the digestive system. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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TPN - A form of nutrition given into a vein. TPN does not use the digestive system. It can be given to people who are unable to absorb nutrients through the intestinal tract due to persistent vomiting, severe diarrhea, or intestinal disorders. It can also be given to people undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or radiation and bone marrow transplantation. With TPN it is possible to get all the protein, calories, vitamins and minerals a person needs. Also called hyperalimentation, parenteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition

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