Gavage
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The forced or assisted feeding of a person or animal by delivering a nutrient solution directly into the stomach via a tube passed through the nose or mouth.
“The premature infant required gavage until she was strong enough to feed unaided.”
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Two A's at positions 2 and 4, with a soft GE ending, an unusual vowel pattern worth knowing
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