What is another word for nasogastric feeding?
Pronunciation: [nˌasəɡˈastɹɪk fˈiːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Nasogastric feeding is the act of administering nutrition directly into the stomach via a tube inserted through the nose. This procedure can also be referred to as nasogastric intubation or nasogastric tube feeding. Other synonyms for nasogastric feeding include enteral feeding, gavage feeding, and tube feeding. Enteral feeding refers to any method of administering nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract, including through the stomach or small intestine. Gavage feeding is more commonly used in veterinary medicine and describes the same process as nasogastric feeding. Tube feeding is a broader term that includes nasogastric, nasointestinal, and gastrostomy tube feeding.
