Intravenous Definition

ĭntrə-vēnəs
adjective
In, or directly into, a vein or veins.
An intravenous injection.
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noun

(medicine) A dose of medicine administered from a drip, down through a hollow needle inserted into a patient's vein.

Get his morphine intravenous started stat!
Wiktionary
A drug, nutrient solution, or other substance administered into a vein.
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Origin of Intravenous

  • From intra- +‎ venous.

    From Wiktionary

Intravenous Sentence Examples

  • This can be prevented and treated by intravenous atropine.

  • Intravenous fluids will be given, as well.

  • With conventional oral and intravenous administration of CPA, the drug is activated in the liver by the P450 enzyme.

  • Such doses can be achieved in patients receiving 1 gram bolus intravenous doses of methylprednisolone.

  • Fluid can then be given to you through an intravenous drip where a needle is placed into one of your veins.

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