IV

¹

[ahy-vee]

noun

plural

IVs, IV's 

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

IV

²

abbreviation

1. intravenous.

2. intravenous drip.

3. intravenous injection.

4. intravenously.

i.v.

³

abbreviation

1. increased value.

2. initial velocity.

3. invoice value.

I.V.

⁴

abbreviation

1. initial velocity.

i.v.

abbreviation

1. intravenous(ly)

Word History and Origins

Origin of IV¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Other things that I have automatic repeat orders set up for: Swiffer Wet Jet pads, Liquid I.V., coffee beans, magnesium gummies, shampoo and conditioner, and assorted cleaning supplies.

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As his eyes closed and his chest rose and fell, liquid moving through the I.V.,

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Employees handed out packets of Liquid I.V. hydration powder and samples of Mosh, a line of protein bars by Maria Shriver and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger.

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Their high energy set saw rapper I.V.

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They include common I.V. pain relievers like fentanyl and morphine, as well as lidocaine, used in local anesthesia, and heparin, used to treat or prevent blood clots.

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