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intravenous

adjectivetécnico/ĩtɾɐvɨˈnozu/medium

in·tra·ve·no·so

Definition

Existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins.
The drug was administered intravenously.
Intravenous fluids helped with his hydration.
Common collocations
intravenous routeintravenous dripintravenous administrationintravenous therapy

Etymology

Do latim 'intra-' (dentro) + 'vena' (veia) + sufixo '-oso'.

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