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Administration, Rectal
| Medical Definition: | The insertion of drugs into the rectum, usually for confused or incompetent patients, like children, infants, and the very old or comatose. |
| Guide Notes: | NIM but only if discussed: do not index here routinely for every rectally administered drug; no qualif |
| Previously Indexed: | Intestinal Absorption (1966-1986),Rectum (1966-1986),Suppositories (1966-1986) |
Administration, Rectal Medical Definitions and Terms
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