See: Enteral nutrition.

Tube feeding is when the baby is fed through a small, fine tube that runs from the nose or mouth directly into the stomach. It is mainly used when a baby is very sick and is unable to feed naturally.

Feeding (either a special liquid formula or pureed food) that is delivered to a patient through a tube directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, usually through the nose or directly into the stom [..]

A type of enteral nutrition (nutrition that is delivered into the digestive system in a liquid form). For tubefeeding, a small tube may be placed through the nose into the stomach or the small intesti [..]

Delivery of nutrients, either a special liquid formula or pureed food, through a tube advanced through the nose or mouth into the stomach.

A temporary artificial method of providing food through a tube inserted into the stomach. This food is in a liquid form and contains calories, vitamins and electrolytes. Enteral feeding may be necessary when food cannot be taken by mouth.

Any form of feeding of liquid meals through a tube, including GT, GJ, JT, ND and NG Tubes.