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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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Through it all, McNabb, the 74-year-old patient receiving intravenous antibiotics, remained in her bed, getting to know the nurses who buzzed around her.

From Los Angeles Times

In their place are intravenous agents - most notably propofol, the hypnotic made infamous by Michael Jackson's death but prized in operating theatres for its rapid onset and clean recovery.

From BBC

Its use in stents and intravenous bags make surgeries less invasive and more sterile, and plastic sheeting, gloves, masks and water bottles aid disaster recovery.

From Washington Post

The gold standard treatment is to then have intravenous chemotherapy to mop up any remaining tumour cells and reduce the risk of the cancer returning.

From BBC

His father died of a blood infection from intravenous drug use.

From Los Angeles Times