parenteral

Introduction

Introduction of substances into an organism by intravascular, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intra-articular or intracavitary injection or infusion (i.e. by a route other than through the GI tract).

More general terms

• route of administration

More specific terms

• depot
• intra-articular
• intracavitary
• intramuscular (IM)
• intravascular
• subcutaneous (SC, SQ)

Additional terms

• parenteral agent