I. pər+ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary para- (I) + enteral
1. : not intestinal : situated or occurring outside the intestine : other than by way of the intestines
parenteral digestion
2. : injected or for injection subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously
parenteral glucose
parenteral saline
• par·enterally “+ adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: an agent (as drug or solution) intended for parenteral administration