Definition

Adverb 1. In a manner involving or into a vein: Describes the administration of substances directly into a vein, typically using a needle or catheter. - The patient was given fluids intravenously to prevent dehydration.

Usage

The adverb "intravenously" is used to modify verbs related to medical treatment, such as administer, give, inject, infuse, or feed. It specifies the route of administration as directly into the bloodstream via a vein.

Examples

• The medication works fastest when delivered intravenously.
• After the surgery, she received antibiotics intravenously for a week.
• The nurse injected the contrast dye intravenously before the CT scan.

Advanced Usage

• "to be administered intravenously": A common passive construction in medical contexts.
  • The chemotherapy drug must be administered intravenously by a trained professional.

Variants and Related Words

• Intravenous (adjective): Pertaining to or situated within a vein.
  • The patient has an intravenous drip.
• Intravenous injection (noun phrase): The act of injecting a substance into a vein.
• IV (abbreviation, noun/adjective): A common shorthand for "intravenous."
  • The nurse started an IV. / He is on IV fluids.

Synonyms

• By IV: (Informal/medical shorthand)
• Into the bloodstream: (Descriptive phrase)

Antonyms

• Orally: By mouth.
• Subcutaneously: Under the skin.
• Intramuscularly: Into a muscle.

Related Phrases/Idioms

Note: As a technical medical term, "intravenously" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal and clinical.

Adverb

1. in an intravenous manner
   • the patient had to be fed intravenously