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nil by mouth

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of nil per os (“nothing may be eaten or drunk”).

Examples

“Synopsis of After-treatment in all Cases of Perforated Peptic Ulcer.—After recovery from the post-operative shock⟳, raise⟳ gradually into high Fowler's position. 1st 24 Hours.—Nil by mouth. Saline with glucose continuously.”
“With total paralysis, the following regime is needed; intravenous nutrition (nil by mouth), eye toilets and protection, attention to pressure areas.”
“Patients suspected of having appendicitis should be kept nil by mouth, to prepare⟳ for surgery.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

nil per os nil- Nilo- nimby NINA nine you're fine, ten you're mine

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