intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein

also : used in or using intravenous procedures

intravenously adverb

Examples of intravenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Catch up fast: Baxter International's plant in Marion, North Carolina, produced about 60% of the intravenous and dialysis solutions used daily in the U.S. — or roughly 1.5 million bags. —Jason Clayworth, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024

Treatment often includes intravenous fluids to keep people hydrated, as well as breathing support, Muñoz says. —Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024

The plant is also the largest U.S. supplier of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions. —Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024

People with iron deficiency who are experiencing excessive fatigue or more severe symptoms, or who don’t respond well to iron tablets, may find their symptoms clear up with intravenous iron, Pasricha says. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing intravenous

• intravenous immune globulin
• intravenous immunoglobulin

Kids Definition

intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

: being within or entering by way of the veins

intravenous feeding

intravenously adverb

Medical Definition

intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

1

: situated within, performed within, occurring within, or administered by entering a vein

an intravenous feeding

intravenous inflammation

2

: used in intravenous procedures

intravenous needles

an intravenous solution

intravenously adverb