intravenously
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of intravenously
First recorded in 1895–1900; intravenous + -ly
Example Sentences
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The tribunal heard he intravenously administered vitamin C and garlic oil to both patients as a treatment for cancer and reused intravenous bags, exposing patients to risk of serious infection.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Those insults are fed intravenously and instantaneously into the body politic due to our interconnectivity.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
People with severe ongoing vomiting, profound diarrhea and dehydration may need to seek medical attention to get hydration intravenously.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
Itvisma is injected into the spinal fluid, while Zolgensma is delivered intravenously.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
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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