intravenous

[in-truh-vee-nuh s] /ˌɪn trəˈvi nəs/

adjective

within a vein.

of, pertaining to, employed in, or administered by injection into a vein:

an intravenous solution.

noun

an intravenous injection.

intravenous feeding.

Abbreviation: IV.

Origin

1840-50; intra- + venous

Examples from the web for intravenous

intravenous feedings may be needed in life-threatening situations.
After he was strapped in place and the intravenous lines inserted, the witness-room curtains were opened.
Soon cases were also detected in intravenous drug users and recipients of blood transfusions.
For example, children with cystic fibrosis must be treated with intravenous antibiotics.
Respiratory therapists do not usually give injections or intravenous drugs.
Early start of intravenous fluid therapy seems being of help.
It also needs to run continuously through an intravenous tube.
Persons who use intravenous drugs should seek treatment for addiction.
Coconut water is also used as an intravenous hydration fluid in some developing countries where medical saline is unavailable.
Speedball usually refers to the intravenous injection of cocaine and heroin.

British Dictionary definitions for intravenous

/ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/

adjective

(anatomy) within a vein: an intravenous injection Abbreviations (esp of an injection) IV, i.v.

Derived Forms

intravenously, adverb

Word Origin and History for intravenous

adj.

1847, coined in English from intra- "within, inside" + Latin venous, from vena "vein" (see vein). Related: Intravenously.

intravenous in Medicine

intravenous in·tra·ve·nous (ĭn'trə-vē'nəs)
adj.
Abbr. IV
Within or administered into a vein.

in'tra·ve'nous·ly adv.

intravenous in Science

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intravenous in Culture

intravenous [(in-truh-vee-nuhs)]

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.