forced feeding

Noun
  1. Feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat (synset 101060215)
    is a type of: alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment
    subtypes:
    • nasogastric feeding - feeding consisting of delivering liquid nutrients through a tube passing through the nose and into the stomach
    • gastrogavage - feeding a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening
    same as: gavage

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