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TPN

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TPN Definition

Total parenteral nutrition formulated for intravenous administration in patients who cannot eat or cannot get enough nutrients from the foods they eat. It is a liquid mixture of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

TPN Synonyms

Total Parenteral Nutrition, TPN

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