intravenous

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/ UK /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

adj
Going into or carried through a vein.

The patient was given an intravenous drip to keep her hydrated.
2

noun
A dose of medicine or fluid given through a needle into a vein.

The nurse set up an intravenous to deliver the antibiotics.

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Synonyms

1 adj · going into or carried... endovenous

2 noun · a dose of medicine or fluid... dripintravenous drip

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Phrases (1)

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intravenous injection
an injection delivered directly into a vein

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From intra- + venous.

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Describing Qualities

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