intravenous

[ in-truh-vee-nuhs ]
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adjective
  1. within a vein.

  2. of, pertaining to, employed in, or administered by injection into a vein: an intravenous solution.

noun
  1. an intravenous injection.

  2. intravenous feeding. Abbreviation: IV

Origin of intravenous

1
First recorded in 1840–50; intra- + venous

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British Dictionary definitions for intravenous

intravenous

/ (ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs) /


adjective
  1. 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

intravenous

[ ĭn′trə-vēnəs ]


  1. Existing or occurring within a vein.

  2. Administered into a vein, as an injection.

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Cultural definitions for intravenous

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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