B2adjectiveformalhealthscience
US/ˌɪn.trəˈviː.nəs/
UK/ˌɪn.trəˈviː.nəs/
going into a vein, especially when medicine or fluid is given through a needle
In context
The patient was given intravenous fluids because he could not drink.
An intravenous drip was attached to her arm in the hospital.
The nurse prepared an intravenous injection of antibiotics.
Words that go with intravenous
adjective + noun
- intravenous dripHe was connected to an intravenous drip.
- intravenous fluidsThe doctor ordered intravenous fluids.
- intravenous injectionAn intravenous injection works faster than a pill.
- intravenous antibioticsShe needed intravenous antibiotics for a week.
- intravenous therapyIntravenous therapy is common in hospitals.