intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 
: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein
an intravenous injection
also
: used in or using intravenous procedures
an intravenous solution
intravenously
adverb
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About one in 40 children may require hospitalization, where treatments may include intravenous fluids, tube feeding and blood work to track electrolyte levels.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Using it safely requires continuous heart monitoring, and some clinics now offer intravenous magnesium to reduce the chances of heart complications.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
On Friday, Rothrock lasted only four innings in 90-degree temperatures, coach Tim Walton said, and needed two rounds of intravenous fluids — and other treatments — to be ready for Saturday.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Using it safely requires continuous heart monitoring, and some clinics now offer intravenous magnesium to reduce the chances of heart complications.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
On Friday, Rothrock lasted only four innings in 90-degree temperatures, coach Tim Walton said, and needed two rounds of intravenous fluids — and other treatments — to be ready for Saturday.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intravenous
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“Intravenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravenous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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
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