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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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This includes oxygen and ventilation to help with breathing, and intravenous fluids to stop dehydration and provide electrolytes lost in vomiting and diarrhoea.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Kelonia is known for its “In vivo CAR-T therapy,” an intravenous injection that offers a cheaper, faster, and potentially more effective way to fight cancer.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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

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

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini



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