intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 
: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein
an intravenous injection
also
: used in or using intravenous procedures
an intravenous solution
intravenously
adverb
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Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Treatment focuses on supportive care, including administration of intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
If oral supplementation is inadequate, intravenous iron supplementation can be an alternative.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
The intravenous medications are not easy to administer and require a lot of imaging; the population of eligible patients is limited; and the drugs continue to have little meaningful benefits while carrying a risk of severe side effects like brain bleeding.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Treatment focuses on supportive care, including administration of intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
If oral supplementation is inadequate, intravenous iron supplementation can be an alternative.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
The intravenous medications are not easy to administer and require a lot of imaging; the population of eligible patients is limited; and the drugs continue to have little meaningful benefits while carrying a risk of severe side effects like brain bleeding.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 May 2026
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 22 May. 2026.
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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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