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
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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, adverbMedical definitions for intravenous
intravenous
[ ĭn′trə-vē′nəs ]
adj.
Within or administered into a vein.
Other words from intravenous
in′tra•ve′nous•ly adv.Scientific definitions for intravenous
intravenous
[ ĭn′trə-vē′nəs ]
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.