Usage Note
Intraveineux is the medical adjective for 'intravenous.' The feminine is intraveineuse, which is also used as a noun (une intraveineuse) to mean an IV drip. The abbreviation IV is understood in medical contexts.
Examples
"On lui a administré un traitement intraveineux."
Natural Translation
He was given an intravenous treatment.
Literal Translation
One to-him administered a treatment intravenous.
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