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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Carney said he was diagnosed with measles and strep throat at the same time and got intravenous fluids in the ER.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
And drugs with more complicated delivery systems, such as injections or intravenous drips, may also require supervision.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Symptoms can be managed with intravenous fluids for dehydration and medications to help with nausea and pain.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
But shortages of intravenous opioids are different.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
And drugs with more complicated delivery systems, such as injections or intravenous drips, may also require supervision.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Symptoms can be managed with intravenous fluids for dehydration and medications to help with nausea and pain.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
But shortages of intravenous opioids are different.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Intravenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravenous. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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