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| A substance or product that is added to a person’s diet to make sure they get all the nutrients they need. It may include vitamins, minerals, protein, or fat, and may be given by mouth, by tube feeding, or into a vein. |
Previous Definitions: | sunscreen, superficial, superfractionated radiation therapy, superior vena cava, superior vena cava syndrome | Next Definitions: | supplemental oxygen therapy, supplementation, support group, supportive care, suppository |
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