Iv (en. Iv)

/iv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The abbreviation for intravenous, referring to a medical procedure.
The patient receives treatment by iv.
Le patient reçoit un traitement par iv.
Intravenous infusion system.
The hospital installed an iv to administer medications.
L'hôpital a installé un iv pour administrer les médicaments.

Etymology

Abbreviation of the English term 'intravenous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by iv
by intravenous route.
par iv
iv administration
administration of medication intravenously.
administration iv

Related Words

injection
Introduction of a liquid using a syringe.
injection
infusion
Continuous introduction of a liquid into a vein.
perfusion

Slang Meanings

Refers to substances administered intravenously in a non-medical way.
Some people use iv to consume drugs.
Certaines personnes utilisent l'iv pour consommer des drogues.
A quick way to refer to medical treatment.
He had a quick iv to correct his dehydration.
Il a eu un iv rapide pour corriger sa déshydratation.