| OPTHD | optimal hemodialysis |
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| TPN | Total Parenteral Nutrition; 총정맥영양법 |
| AAN | AIDS-associated nephropathy; alpha-amino nitrogen; American Academy of Neurology; American Academy o... |
| ACACN | American Council of Applied Clinical Nutrition |
| ACN | acute conditioned neurosis; Ambulatory Care Network; American College of Neuropsychiatrists; America... |
| total parenteral nutrition | <pharmacology> Intravenous feeding that provides patients with all essential nutrients when they are unable to feed themselves. Acronym: TPN (12 Jan 1998) |
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| enteral nutrition | Nutritional support given via the alimentary canal or any route connected to the gastrointestinal system (i.e., the enteral route). This includes oral feeding, sip feeding, and tube feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes. (12 Dec 1998) |