Intravenous

Within or into the veins. For example, fluids or drugs are administered intravenously.


Describing a type of injection made directly into a vein, as during or after an operation.


Pertaining to the inside of a vein, as of a thrombus, injection, infusion, or catheter.


An injection given into a patient’s vein (for example, via a needle). For some purposes, the injection is given into an artery rather than a vein, and is then “intra-arterial (LA).” The injection may be made for the administration of medication or nourishment or as a part of a diagnostic procedure.


A term which means inside a vein. An intravenous injection is one that is given into a vein. Blood transfusions are given intravenously, as are other infusions of fluid.


Within a vein; often used in the context of an injection into a vein of medication dissolved in a liquid.


Administering a substance directly into a vein, involving the insertion of a needle into a vein located on the back of the hand, inside the elbow, or another suitable site on the body. This method allows for the injection of fluids, nutrients, and medications.


The term “intravenous” refers to something occurring “within a vein,” such as an intravenous infusion, which involves the gradual introduction of a substance into a vein, or an intravenous injection, which involves the rapid introduction of a substance into a vein.


Inside a vein, like in the case of an intravenous injection, where a fluid is injected directly into the vein.


 


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