intravenous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inside the veins.
noun
  1. A dose of medicine administered from a drip, down through a hollow needle inserted into a patient's vein.

Pronunciation

/ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intravenous.wav

Word forms

intravenous IV

Etymology

From intra- + venous.

Synonyms

drip intravenous drip intravenous therapy

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