intravenous
English → English
adj//ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs//
(Medical) Intravenous: existing or taking place within a vein, typically used for administering fluids or medicine
The nurse carefully inserted an intravenous drip to keep the dehydrated patient hydrated throughout the night.
(English) The nurse carefully inserted an intravenous drip to keep the dehydrated patient hydrated throughout the night.
Intravenous feeding is necessary when a patient is unable to digest food through their digestive system.
(English) Intravenous feeding is necessary when a patient is unable to digest food through their digestive system.
Entry ID: en:en:intravenous · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary