gavage

ga·vage (gə väz̸h′)

noun

the administration of liquids through a stomach tube, as in forced feeding

Etymology: Fr < gaver, to stuff: see gavotte

Converse of object

use: Further consideration was given to the negative results in the single dose UDS assay in the forestomach of mice using gavage dosing.

Adjective modifier

oral: Dr. Robinson indicated that the route of administration in the HESI studies was by oral gavage.

Modifies a noun

study: Twelve establishments reported on gavage studies, nine establishments reported on dietary studies.

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