Iv (en. Iv)

/iː vi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Method of administering fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream through a vein.

The doctor decided to use an iv to quickly administer the antibiotic.

El doctor decidió usar un iv para administrar el antibiótico rápidamente.

Abbreviation for intravenous, which refers to therapy administered via intravenous means.

Patients in intensive care often need iv therapy.

Los pacientes en cuidados intensivos a menudo necesitan terapia iv.

The abbreviation 'iv' comes from the Latin expression 'intravenosus', which means 'within a vein'.

intravenous therapy

medical treatment that uses fluids administered through a vein.

terapia intravenosa

iv administration

process of giving medications or fluids through a vein.

administración iv

venous

referring to veins.

venoso

infusion

action of introducing a liquid into the body through a vessel.

infusión

catheter

flexible tube used to administer fluids through a vein.

catéter

Colloquial use of intravenous in the context of parties or drug consumption.

Some say the party was so intense that they needed an iv to recover.

Algunos dicen que la fiesta fue tan intensa que necesitaban un iv para recuperarse.

Reference to obtaining something quickly and directly.

I need an iv of coffee to start the day.

Necesito un iv de café para empezar el día.