gavage

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

Noun

1. (uncountable) A process of force-feeding a goose for foie gras
2. (uncountable) A process of force-feeding cattle for veal
3. (uncountable) Feeding by means of a tube passed into the stomach

Verb

To stuff or glut with something

Συνώνυμα

forced feeding

force feeding

feeding through a tube

hyperalimentation

total parenteral nutrition

intubation feeding

Μεταφράσεις

gavage

alimentazione forzata

alimentação forçada

gavagem

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ɡəˈvɑːʒ/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Borrowed from French gavage, from gaver (“to stuff or cram”).