adverb
- by means other than the mouth; not through oral administration or communication
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context; formal
Examples
- The medication was administered nonorally through an injection.
- Nutrients can be delivered nonorally via intravenous infusion.
- The patient received the vaccine nonorally due to difficulty swallowing.
- Some drugs are more effective when given nonorally rather than by mouth.
- The doctor decided to treat the infection nonorally using a topical cream.