IV

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[ ahy-vee ]

noun,plural IVs, IV's.
  1. an intravenous device for delivering electrolyte solutions, medicines, and nutrients.

Origin of IV

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First recorded in 1950–55

Other definitions for IV (2 of 4)

IV2

abbreviation
  1. intravenous injection.

Other definitions for i.v. (3 of 4)

i.v.

abbreviation
  1. increased value.

  2. initial velocity.

  1. invoice value.

Other definitions for I.V. (4 of 4)

I.V.

abbreviation
  1. initial velocity.

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British Dictionary definitions for i.v.

i.v.

abbreviation for
  1. intravenous(ly)

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