intravenously

[ in-truh-vee-nuhs-lee ]

adverb

1. through or within a vein. : IV

Word History and Origins

Origin of intravenously¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; intravenous + -ly

Example Sentences

Although immunotherapy drugs for gastrointestinal cancers are available, they are delivered intravenously and often exhibit limited effectiveness.

From Science Daily

Medications used to treat heart failure include diuretics, which reduce tissue swelling and can be administered orally or intravenously.

From Science Daily

Their work revealed a critical difference between vitamin C given intravenously and vitamin C taken orally.

From Science Daily

Much of that concern stems from the relaxation of telehealth regulations that allowed doctors to prescribe oral ketamine tablets to patients at home, rather than having it be administered intravenously in a clinic.

From Salon

While in intensive care they were both fed intravenously, meaning they were given a liquid mixture of nutrients directly into their bloodstream, which happens when newborns are unable to eat on their own.

From BBC