How to Use parenteral in a Sentence
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The mother allegedly also asked for hospice services and total parenteral nutrition, which is delivered intravenously and bypasses the digestive system.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Since she was officially diagnosed two years ago, she's had to switch to feeding through total parenteral nutrition (TPN), meaning her nutrition is delivered through a central vein that stops near her heart.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Today, Paloma Quatrini survives thanks to a treatment called total parenteral nutrition, which delivers nutrients directly into her bloodstream through a central line.
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Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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During the stay, Laura is alleged to have discussed obtaining total parenteral nutrition (TPN) — intravenous feeding that requires placing a central line — for her son.
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Maya Rosenberg,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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After attempting various forms of medicinal aid and tube feeding, Talei's doctors switched her to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in July 2025.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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