TPN Medical abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "TPN" stands for "Total Parenteral Nutrition". TPN is a form of nutrition therapy in which all of a person's nutritional needs are met through an intravenous (IV) solution, rather than through oral intake. It is typically used for patients who are unable to eat or more...

INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

What does the abbreviation TPN mean in Medical terms

The medical abbreviation "TPN" stands for "Total Parenteral Nutrition". TPN is a form of nutrition therapy in which all of a person's nutritional needs are met through an intravenous (IV) solution, rather than through oral intake. It is typically used for patients who are unable to eat or more...