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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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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

The company added that the treatment, known as Tepezza OBI and administered in a subcutaneous form, achieved efficacy that is comparable with the intravenous version.

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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