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TPN

Description:

TPN stands for Total Parenteral Nutrition, which is a medical technique used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot consume food through the gastrointestinal tract. It involves delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a catheter.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Medical:

1. TPN refers to the intravenous feeding method used to supply all the necessary nutrients to individuals who cannot eat or digest food.

Example Sentence: The patient's condition was so severe that the doctor decided to initiate TPN.

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Abbreviation - Technology:

2. TPN can also stand for Twisted Pair Network, a type of cabling often used in computer networking.

Example Sentence: The network administrator decided to use TPN cables for the new computer lab.

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Abbreviation - Transportation:

3. TPN may also refer to Transportes Pelo Norte, a regional bus company serving various cities.

Example Sentence: We booked our tickets with TPN for our trip to the countryside.

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