IV

[ ahy-vee ]

/ ˈaɪˈvi /

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noun, plural IVs, IV's.

an intravenous device for delivering electrolyte solutions, medicines, and nutrients.

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Origin of IV

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby IV

IUGR, IUI, Iulus, -ium, IUS, IV, iva, ivan, Ivanhoe, Ivan III, Ivan IV

Other definitions for IV (2 of 4)

IV²

abbreviation

intravenous.

intravenous drip.

intravenous injection.

intravenously.

Other definitions for IV (3 of 4)

i.v.

abbreviation

increased value.

initial velocity.

invoice value.

Other definitions for IV (4 of 4)

I.V.

abbreviation

initial velocity.

How to use IV in a sentence

For hydration, an IV would have been effective, as CIA medical officers conceded.
‘Rectal Feeding’ Has Nothing to Do with Nutrition, Everything to Do with Torture|Russell Saunders|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“While IV infusion is safe and effective,” one officer wrote, rectal hydration could be used as a form of behavior control.
The Most Gruesome Moments in the CIA ‘Torture Report’|Shane Harris, Tim Mak|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, Beth is working from inside the hospital to secure the drugs Carol needs and to keep her hooked up to an IV drip.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Crossed’: The Stage Is Now Set for a Bloody, Deadly Midseason Finale|Melissa Leon|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mixner would insert it via an IV and hold his friend until the drip was completed.
Gay Activist David Mixner: I Mercy Killed 8 People|Tim Teeman|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He is described by FrontPageAfrica as having become so angry he ripped the IV lines from his arms.
How Bureaucrats Let Ebola Spread to Nigeria|Michael Daly|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ladislaus IV, king of Poland, died, aged 80; universally respected for all those virtues which should grace a throne.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Henry IV of France even invented one for his army, and others worked a little on the idea from time to time.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various
It was stated in the house of commons shortly after the coronation that the expenses incurred for the coronation of George IV.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
We shall never forget the blessing we received through the words, in John iv.
Separation and Service|James Hudson Taylor
I have no doubt he often thought iv his beautiful Madonna iv th' throlly, although he niver said so.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne

British Dictionary definitions for IV

i.v.

IV

abbreviation for

intravenous(ly)

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Medical definitions for IV

abbr.

intravenous

intravenously

intraventricular