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intravenous

/ˌɪn.trəˈviː.nəs/
in · tra · ve · nous
Adverb:intravenously
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Plural:intravenouses
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• adjective

1

Existing, occurring, or administered directly within or into a vein or veins, especially of medications or fluids.

Example

"The dehydrated patient was immediately given intravenous fluids upon arriving at the hospital."

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• noun

1

An intravenous infusion or the medical apparatus used to administer fluids or medication directly into a vein.

Example

"The nurse carefully checked the patient's intravenous to ensure the saline was dripping at the proper rate."

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intransitive
intrastate
intrauterine
intravenous
intravenously
intrepid
intrepidly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Latin prefix 'intra-' (meaning 'within') combined with 'venous' (from Latin 'vena', meaning 'vein').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intravenous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intravenous
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