intravenous
adjective/ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/
Frequency rank: #11,387 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or situated within a vein; administered into a vein.
Example sentence
The nurse administered fluids through intravenous injection directly into the patient's bloodstream.
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