intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 
: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein
also
: used in or using intravenous procedures
intravenously
adverb
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In the most severe cases, patients are given intravenous fluids with supplemental antibiotics.
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The risky treatments included intravenous antibiotics and hefty doses of glucocorticoids.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Amy Martel, the Gray family’s attorney, said that the cap appears to have been of a type attached to vials of intravenous medication.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Severe infections may require intravenous medicines through an IV in your arm.1
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Thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection that affects your mouth and throat.
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The risky treatments included intravenous antibiotics and hefty doses of glucocorticoids.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Amy Martel, the Gray family’s attorney, said that the cap appears to have been of a type attached to vials of intravenous medication.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Severe infections may require intravenous medicines through an IV in your arm.1
A Quick Review
Thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection that affects your mouth and throat.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intravenous
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“Intravenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravenous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs
: being within or entering by way of the veins
intravenous feeding
intravenously
adverb
Medical Definition
intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs
1
: situated within, performed within, occurring within, or administered by entering a vein
an intravenous feeding
intravenous inflammation
2
: used in intravenous procedures
intravenous needles
an intravenous solution
intravenously
adverb
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