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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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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

Kelonia is known for its “In vivo CAR-T therapy,” an intravenous injection that offers a cheaper, faster, and potentially more effective way to fight cancer.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

So bad was the injury, in fact, that Moss was kept in hospital on an intravenous drip.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Patients received intravenous ketamine or a placebo over a two-week period.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

From a metal rig hung a plastic bag of ginger-colored fluid, the intravenous tube disconnected and dangling to the floor.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen



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