1. parenteral(a = adj.pert) - administered by means other than through the alimentary tract (as by intramuscular or intravenous injection);
2. parenteral(a = adj.pert) - located outside the alimentary tract;
parenteral, adj. Med. administered or occurring elsewhere than in the alimentary canal.
Derivative:
parenterally adv.
Etymology:
PARA-(1) + Gk enteron intestine