Intravenous

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/

Intravenous (adjective)

  1. Related to delivering fluids or medicine directly into a vein.

Examples

  • The patient received intravenous fluids for hydration.
  • The doctor gave her an intravenous injection for hydration.

Common collocations: intravenous therapy, intravenous medication, intravenous line

Synonyms of Intravenous

Formal

Neutral