intravenous
within a vein.
of, pertaining to, employed in, or administered by injection into a vein: an intravenous solution.
an intravenous injection.
intravenous feeding. Abbreviation: IV
Origin of intravenous
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British Dictionary definitions for intravenous
/ (ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs) /
anatomy within a vein: an intravenous injection Abbreviations (esp of an injection): IV, i.v.
Derived forms of intravenous
- intravenously, adverb
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Scientific definitions for intravenous
[ ĭn′trə-vē′nəs ]
Existing or occurring within a vein.
Administered into a vein, as an injection.
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Cultural definitions for 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.
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