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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 antibiotic infusions improved his symptoms, O’Rourke said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Intravenous antibody treatments given early in disease have been shown to protect some patients against hospitalization.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 2, 2022

Series 1: Intravenous and subcutaneous, respectively, 0.5 and 0.5 ml.,

From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.



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