intravenous
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/
KK: /ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or occurring within a vein, often used to describe medical procedures that involve injecting substances directly into the bloodstream.
Example
The doctor decided to give the patient medication through an intravenous line.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new intravenous treatment they’re offering at the hospital?
Yeah, I read that it helps patients recover faster.
It sounds so high-tech, I wonder how it actually works.
I think they just deliver medicine directly into the bloodstream.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
veinous
injected
infused
Antonyms
extravascular
subcutaneous
topical
noun
Definition
A method of delivering medication or nutrients directly into a person's vein.
Example
The doctor decided to give the patient an intravenous treatment for faster recovery.
Conversation
Did you hear about how they gave him an intravenous treatment in the hospital?
Yeah, I heard that was the best way to get medicine into his system quickly.
It makes sense, especially when someone is really sick.
Root Explanation
Intravenous → It is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "venae" (from Latin "vena", meaning vein). The word "intravenous" refers to something that is administered within a vein.
Memory Tip
Think of something that goes 'within' ('intra-') a 'vein' ('venae') — that's why intravenous means inside a vein.
Visually Confused Words
intercavernous
ravenous
tavernous