Meaning of gavage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡəˈvɑʒ/

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  1. Noun

    gavage

    Etymology

    late 19th century: French, from gaver‘force-feed’, from a base meaning ‘throat’

    Definitions

    1. feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat

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