A tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth and passes through the esophagus to the stomach is a(n) ________ tube.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
nasogastric
A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose or mouth and passes through the esophagus to the stomach.
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