Definition of Forced feeding

1. Noun. Feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat.

Exact synonyms: Gavage
Generic synonyms: Alimentation, Feeding
Specialized synonyms: Nasogastric Feeding, Gastrogavage
Derivative terms: Force-feed

Medical Definition of Forced feeding

1. Giving liquid food through a nasal tube passed into the stomach, forcing a person to eat more food than desired. Synonym: forced alimentation. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forced Feeding

force-land
force-velocity curve
forceable
forced
forced
forcedly
forced alimentation
forced beat
forced cycle
forced duction
forced expiratory flow
forced expiratory flow rates
forced expiratory time
forced expiratory volume
forced feeding (current term)
forced feeding (current term)
forced grasping reflex
forced landing
forced respiration
forced sale
forced vital capacity
forceful
forcefully
forcefulness
forcefulnesses
forceless
forceless
forcemeat
forcemeats
forceps

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