intravenous (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/
Definition
Administered or occurring within a vein.
Examples
The doctor ordered an intravenous infusion of saline.
She received an intravenous antibiotic treatment for her infection.
Intravenous feeding is used when a patient cannot eat normally.
How to Use intravenous
- intravenous line (collocation)
- A tube inserted into a vein for administering fluids or medication. — "The nurse set up an intravenous line before the surgery."
- intravenous therapy (collocation)
- The administration of fluids, medication, or nutrition directly into a vein. — "He is undergoing intravenous therapy for a chronic illness."
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