Nasogastric tube feeding (NG tube feeding)
Layman's explanation
Feed you through a nose tube connected to the stomach
Used in a sentence
As the patient cannot eat, drink and swallow by mouth, we have to feed him through a nose tube connected to the stomach.
Neutropenic Diet
Diet that involves choosing food and drinks and preparing them in a way that protects you from diseases caused by bacteria in food.
You will be on a diet that involves choosing food and drinks and preparing them in a way that protects you from diseases caused by bacteria in food. Therefore, do not eat any raw food, including salads and undercooked eggs and leftover food.
Nil By Mouth (NBM)
Must not eat or drink anything, including water
The doctor has requested that Michelle not eat or drink anything, including water, from 12am onwards, to prepare for her operation tomorrow morning.
Non weight-bearing (NWB)
Not allowed to take steps with affected leg
Mr Tan has been told not to take steps with his injured leg. As such, if he needs to move around, he should use a wheelchair.
Non-invasive
Does not require any cutting into the body, or the removal of any body tissue.
This procedure does not require any entering/cutting into the body, or any removal of body tissue.
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