intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 
: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein
also
: used in or using intravenous procedures
intravenously
adverb
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An urgent care or emergency room provider can provide breathing treatments and intravenous fluids if your symptoms are severe.
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Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Some patients were still connected to intravenous drips and oxygen tanks.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, the doctors were able to flush the kidneys with intravenous fluids to remove the proteins.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Treatment varies by severity but can include providing oxygen through a nasal tube or mask, intravenous fluids — and treatment of the underlying cause of the infection.
—Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Some patients were still connected to intravenous drips and oxygen tanks.
—Sui-Lee Wee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Thankfully, the doctors were able to flush the kidneys with intravenous fluids to remove the proteins.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Treatment varies by severity but can include providing oxygen through a nasal tube or mask, intravenous fluids — and treatment of the underlying cause of the infection.
—Andrea Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intravenous
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“Intravenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravenous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs
: being within or entering by way of the veins
intravenous feeding
intravenously
adverb
Medical Definition
intravenous
adjective
in·tra·ve·nous
ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs
1
: situated within, performed within, occurring within, or administered by entering a vein
an intravenous feeding
intravenous inflammation
2
: used in intravenous procedures
intravenous needles
an intravenous solution
intravenously
adverb
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