intravenous
/ˌɪntrəˈvinəs/
adjective
- Existing or occurring within a vein, or administered by entering a vein.
- She needed an intravenous injection of antibiotics.
- Intravenous drug use can lead to serious health problems.
- The patient received intravenous fluids after surgery.
noun
- An intravenous injection or drip; the equipment used to deliver fluids or medication into a vein.
- He was hooked up to an intravenous for hydration.
- The nurse started an intravenous in his arm.
- Make sure the intravenous is flowing properly.
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