Intravenous
1 Definition of Intravenous
Meaning of Intravenous: Within or administered directly into a vein.
Intravenous describes access to or administration within a vein. Fluids, medications, blood products, or nutrition may be delivered through an intravenous catheter when clinically appropriate.
Also known as
IV
Used in a sentence
The medication was given through an intravenous line.
Good to know
Intravenous administration can produce rapid effects and requires attention to dose, compatibility, and the access site.
Word origin
Where “Intravenous” comes from
From intra-, “within,” and venous, “relating to a vein.”