intravenous
Americanadjective
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within a vein.
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of, pertaining to, employed in, or administered by injection into a vein.
an intravenous solution.
noun
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an intravenous injection.
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intravenous feeding. IV
adjective
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Abbreviations (esp of an injection): IV. i.v.. anatomy within a vein
an intravenous injection
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Existing or occurring within a vein.
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Administered into a vein, as an injection.
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A descriptive term for things within a vein. Intravenous feeding or medication is the passing of nutrients or medicines into a vein through a tube.
Other Word Forms
- intravenously adverb
Etymology
Origin of intravenous
Example Sentences
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Future studies will test whether the compound remains effective when patients are also receiving intravenous nutrition, which can place additional stress on the liver.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
He is receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat "bilateral bacterial bronchopneumonia," the statement said.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
For intravenous hydration bags promising to boost immunity, fight nausea or promote health and beauty, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte visitors pay $100 to $150.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Krista, a 42-year-old photographer and videographer in Santa Cruz County, relies on costly monthly intravenous treatments for a rare blood disorder.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
“You are still in intravenous antibiotics and—” “I have to go,” I said.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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