adjective
- relating to or involving both the nose and stomach
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient required a nasogastric tube for feeding.
- Nasogastric suction helped remove fluid from her stomach.
- The doctor inserted the nasogastric tube through the patient’s nostril.
- Nasogastric decompression was necessary after the surgery.
- The nurse checked the nasogastric tube placement before administering medication.
- Nasogastric feeding is often used for patients who cannot swallow.