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NG tube
EN-JEE TOOB · noun · informal
Nasogastric tube passed through the nose into the stomach.
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A flexible catheter inserted through the nostril into the stomach for decompression, feeding, medication, or gastric lavage.
“Drop an NG tube to decompress that bowel obstruction.”
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NG tube In A Sentence
Drop an NG tube to decompress that bowel obstruction.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'nasogastric tube,' from 'naso-' (nose) plus 'gastric' (stomach).
People Also Ask
What is an NG tube?
It is a nasogastric tube, a flexible catheter passed through the nose into the stomach for decompression, feeding, medication, or draining stomach contents.
What does NG stand for?
It is short for nasogastric, from 'naso-' meaning nose and 'gastric' meaning stomach.
Why is an NG tube placed?
Common reasons include decompressing a bowel obstruction, feeding a patient who cannot eat, giving medication, or removing stomach contents.
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