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intravenous

[in-truh-vee-nuhs] / ˌɪn trəˈvi nəs /
ADJECTIVE
within a vein
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drip endovenous venous
STRONG
hypodermic injecting syringing
WEAK
saphenous shot


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Intravenous drugs used to treat her then showed concentrations of potassium 100 times the expected dose and the alarm was sounded with local prosecutors.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Intravenous use is a ubiquitous method for drug and fluid delivery that most anyone might recognize, either by direct experience when sick or by observation in others when others are sick.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2022

Intravenous infusion is also lengthy procedure ill-suited to the target population: small children.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 31, 2022

Intravenous saline, which hospitals use for hydrating patients, has marked price increases of 200 to 300 percent in the past three years.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2017

Intravenous injections of Fowler's solution of arsenic give temporary relief, but relapses occur.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.



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