Look up: Nasogastric

1. Nasogastric
   Nasogastric: Referring to the passage from the nose to the stomach. A nasogastric tube is one that is passed through the nose (via the nasopharynx and esophagus) down into the stomach. The abbreviation for nasogastric is NG. The tube is an NG tube. 'Nasogastric' is a hybrid -- part Latin, part Greek...
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2. nasogastric
   Pertaining to or involving the nasal passages and the stomach, as in nasogastric intubation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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3. nasogastric
   Type: Term Pronunciation: nā′zō-gas′trik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to or involving both the nasal passages and the stomach, as in nasogastric intubation.
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4. nasogastric
   Describes the passage from the nose to the stomach. For example, a nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose, down the throat and esophagus, and into the stomach.
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