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intravenous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪntrəˈvinəs/ · UK /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/

intravenous means: Inside a vein, or put directly into a vein.

adjective

WITHIN A VEINC1

Inside a vein, or put directly into a vein.

  • She received intravenous antibiotics.
  • The nurse prepared an intravenous injection.
  • Intravenous fluids helped him recover after surgery.

Common phrases: intravenous injection, intravenous fluids, intravenous treatment

noun

MEDICINE DRIPC2

Medicine given slowly through a tube and needle into a vein.

  • The nurse started his intravenous.
  • Her intravenous delivered medicine slowly throughout the night.
  • The doctor ordered a morphine intravenous for the patient.

Similar words: IV, drip

Common phrases: morphine intravenous, start an intravenous

Questions about intravenous

What does intravenous mean?

Inside a vein, or put directly into a vein.

What is intravenous in other languages?

Türkçe: damar içi · Español: intravenoso · Français: intraveineux · Deutsch: intravenös · Italiano: endovenoso · 日本語: 静脈内の

How do you pronounce intravenous?

In American English /ˌɪntrəˈvinəs/; in British English /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/.

How do you use intravenous in a sentence?

She received intravenous antibiotics. The nurse prepared an intravenous injection.

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