intravenös
intravenous
Taking place into or within a vein. The word is used especially for the administration of medication or fluid through a vein.
EXAMPLE
Das Medikament wird intravenös verabreicht.
The medication is administered intravenously.
intravenös
intravenous
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry intravenös, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | intravenös |
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After der, die, das
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After ein, eine
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Without article
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Intravenös' (intravenous) is made up of 'intra-' in the sense of 'within' and 'venös' (venous) in the sense of 'relating to a vein'. The word structure helps you work out its medical meaning.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein intravenöser Zugang gelegt.
An intravenous line was inserted during the examination.
Medical terminology
'Intravenös' (intravenous) belongs mainly to medical terminology and frequently occurs in conversations about medication, infusions, and IV lines.
EXAMPLE
Die intravenöse Behandlung beginnt sofort nach der Aufnahme.
The intravenous treatment begins immediately after admission.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'intravenös verabreichen' (to administer intravenously), 'intravenös injizieren' (to inject intravenously), 'intravenöse Infusion' (intravenous infusion), and 'intravenöser Zugang' (intravenous line). The adjective often comes before a medical noun or describes the method of administration.
EXAMPLE
Der Patient erhielt eine intravenöse Infusion mit Kochsalzlösung.
The patient received an intravenous infusion of saline solution.
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