intravenous

Meanings

• Noun

  The method of administering liquid medication or nutrients directly into a vein.

  - "The patient received intravenous fluids to rehydrate her."
  - "The doctor administered intravenous antibiotics to treat the infection."

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Synonyms

drip , intravenous therapy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intravenous
applause , envelope , reprieve

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Variants

List of all variants of intravenous that leads to same result
intravenous , intravenously , intravenous immune globulin , intravenous immunoglobulin

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin words 'intra' meaning 'within' and 'vena' meaning 'vein'.

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Trivia

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1. Intravenous therapy was first used in the late 17th century for blood transfusions.

2. The first intravenous infusion of glucose was administered in 1852 by a Scottish surgeon named Alexander Wood.

3. Intravenous anesthesia was first used in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intravenous infusion: A continuous administration of fluids or medications through an intravenous line.

2. Intravenous catheter: A medical device used to establish and maintain intravenous access.

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Culture

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Intravenous therapy is a common medical procedure used in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services. It is often used to provide fluids, medications, nutrients, and blood transfusions directly into the bloodstream. Intravenous therapy has been used in literature and art to depict medical scenes and procedures.

How to Memorize "intravenous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an intravenous line being inserted into a vein and fluid being administered.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intravenous' with the image of a hospital setting and medical equipment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inside the Vein' to remember the meaning of intravenous.

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