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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


Example Sentences

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After surgery, everyone received intravenous paracetamol every eight hours.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Since 2015, NHS patients have received the world's best-selling drug through a drip – or intravenous infusion – which can take more than an hour to administer in hospital.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Amgen added that Tepezza OBI safety results were broadly consistent with the intravenous version of Tepezza.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

After being diagnosed, George almost immediately began treatment to help manage his symptoms, which involves intravenous administration of ocrelizumab once every six months over the course of four to six hours.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“Those won’t help, not now. No, there’s no medicine. In a hospital they give transfusions and intravenous nutrients.”I can’t do that, of course.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien



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