intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

: situated, performed, or occurring within or entering by way of a vein

also : used in or using intravenous procedures

intravenously adverb

Examples of intravenous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most common treatments were intravenous fluids and anti-anxiety drugs. —Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025

Depositphotos In the present phase 3 trial, 510 patients were randomized to receive chemotherapy (anthracycline and taxane) with either intravenous nivolumab or placebo. —New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025

In February last year, the state halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Creech after officials were unable to find a vein to establish an intravenous line to carry out the lethal injection. —Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

But these often rely on intravenous administration in supervised settings like hospitals and clinics, which limit their accessibility for many patients. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing intravenous

• intravenous immune globulin
• intravenous immunoglobulin

Kids Definition

intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

: being within or entering by way of the veins

intravenous feeding

intravenously adverb

Medical Definition

intravenous

adjective

in·​tra·​ve·​nous ˌin-trə-ˈvē-nəs 

1

: situated within, performed within, occurring within, or administered by entering a vein

an intravenous feeding

intravenous inflammation

2

: used in intravenous procedures

intravenous needles

an intravenous solution

intravenously adverb