Intravenousoccurring or administered within a vein describes something that happens inside a veina tube that carries blood back toward the heart or is given through a vein. It is most often used in medicine, especially for treatments, fluids, or drugs delivered directly into a patient’s bloodstreamthe flowing blood circulating through the body.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈvinəs/
Easy pronunciation: in-truh-VEE-nus (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable: VEE.
Medical adjective meaning within or by means of a vein.
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Intravenous Meaning
happening in a vein or given through a vein
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: within or by means of a vein
Example: The patient was given intravenous fluids after surgery.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- endovenous — A direct equivalent in medical usage, though much less common than intravenous.
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Intravenous Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- endovenous
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse intravenous with intramuscular, which means into a muscle instead of a vein.
- Do not use intravenous for general medical treatment unless it is specifically delivered through a vein.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does intravenous mean in simple English?
It means inside a vein or given through a vein, usually as a medical treatment.
What is an intravenous injection?
It is an injection or infusion given directly into a vein.
What are the synonyms of intravenous?
The main synonym supplied here is endovenous, but it is rare and used mostly in medical contexts.
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