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intraveineux

intravenous

adjective ahN-trah-veh-NUH Rare

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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