intravenously
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of intravenously
First recorded in 1895–1900; intravenous + -ly
Example Sentences
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Those insults are fed intravenously and instantaneously into the body politic due to our interconnectivity.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026
"The antivenom is mixed with saline and injected intravenously over an hour, but many centres aren't equipped to manage the side-effects," Jain says.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
Itvisma is injected into the spinal fluid, while Zolgensma is delivered intravenously.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Their work revealed a critical difference between vitamin C given intravenously and vitamin C taken orally.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024
To prevent shock and infection, he would be given fluids and antibiotics intravenously through a sterile tube and needle directly into his bloodstream.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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