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intravenous Synonyms

Another word for intravenous

Choosing another word for intravenous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
endovenous
Strong
intravascular
parenteral

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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iv
Strong
drip
infusion

Opposites of intravenous

The opposite of intravenous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

topical
oral
subcutaneous
intramuscular
See all opposites of intravenous

• Nearby Words

intransitive
intrastate
intrauterine
intravenous
intrepid
intrepidly
intrepidness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intravenous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intravenous
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