parenteral

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(păr-ĕn′tĕr-ăl )

[Gr. para, beside, + enteron, intestine]
Denoting any medication route other than the alimentary canal, such as intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or mucosal.
SEE: medication route

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(păr-ĕn′tĕr-ăl )

[Gr. para, beside, + enteron, intestine]
Denoting any medication route other than the alimentary canal, such as intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or mucosal.
SEE: medication route

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