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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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The tribunal heard he intravenously administered vitamin C and garlic oil to both patients as a treatment for cancer and reused intravenous bags, exposing patients to risk of serious infection.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Future studies will test whether the compound remains effective when patients are also receiving intravenous nutrition, which can place additional stress on the liver.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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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