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nasogastric adjective medical specialized(alsonaso-gastric)uk /ˌneɪ.zəʊˈɡæs.trɪk/ us /ˌneɪ.zoʊˈɡæs.trɪk/(written abbreviationng) relating to or using a tube that goes into a person's nose and down into their stomach, for example to provide food or medicine: nasogastric tubeThe insertion of a nasogastric tube was necessary to provide her with adequate nutrition and hydration. nasogastric feedingHe remained stable, and his only medical treatment was provision of nasogastric feeding. She was fitted with a naso-gastric tube for food and medication. Many patients find nasogastric feeding tubes to be uncomfortable. The use of nasogastric feeding routes is common in these infants to provide optimal nutritional support. Gastric juice was collected using a nasogastric tube after overnight fast. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medical treatment: general words ACLS advance directive allopathic AMA aspirate biosurgery first-aider intubate irradiation light therapy living will medicalization orthodox medicine perorally pharmacotherapy phlebotomy phototherapy polypharmacy quackery telemedicine |