intravenous
Translation
intravenous
Examples
The patient received an intravenous injection.
The patient received an intravenous injection.
He was put on an intravenous drip.
He was put on an intravenous drip.
Grammar Patterns
an intravenous ((injection/drip/infusion)) existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins The patient received an intravenous injection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endovenous; Antonyms: oral, topical
Etymology
From 'intra-' (within) and 'venous' (of a vein), from Latin 'vena' (vein). It literally means 'within a vein'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'intra-' (inside) + 'ven' (vein) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). It goes 'inside' the 'vein'. Often shortened to 'IV'.