Intravenous
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/
Intravenous (adjective)
- 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