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intravenous

/ɪnˈtrəvɛnəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does intravenous mean?

adjective

Administered or given directly into a vein, especially for medical purposes.

Example

"The patient received an intravenous injection of antibiotics to fight the infection."

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