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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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Samples from his intravenous line earlier that evening later tested positive for Enterococcus faecalis.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The improvement held true across different delivery methods -- intramuscular, intratracheal, and intravenous -- and worked regardless of the specific nanoparticle design or genetic material being delivered.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration approved intravenous Tepezza in 2020 for treatment of active thyroid eye disease, a rare autoimmune condition causing eye-bulging, double vision, and inflammation.

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

“You are still in intravenous antibiotics and—” “I have to go,” I said.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini



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