intravenous

[ in-truh-vee-nuh s ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈvi nəs /

adjective

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

noun

an intravenous injection.
intravenous feeding. Abbreviation: IV

Origin of intravenous

First recorded in 1840–50; intra- + venous

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British Dictionary definitions for intravenous

intravenous
/ (ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs) /

adjective

anatomy within a vein an intravenous injection Abbreviations (esp of an injection): IV, i.v.

Derived forms of intravenous

intravenously, adverb

Medical definitions for intravenous

intravenous
[ ĭn′trə-vēnəs ]

adj.

Within or administered into a vein.

Other words from intravenous

in′tra•venous•ly adv.

Scientific definitions for intravenous

intravenous
[ ĭn′trə-vēnəs ]

Existing or occurring within a vein.
Administered into a vein, as an injection.

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.