Home > Term: total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
The delivery of nutrients, calories, protein, fat, and/or all caloric needs through a vein into the bloodstream. TPN is used for patients who cannot maintain their nutrition by oral intake.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Organ transplantation
- Government Agency: U.S. HRSA
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