intravenously

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Intravenous is a medical term referring to entering the body through a vein. In hospital settings, patients who are severely dehydrated or who have have difficulty eating or digesting can be fed intravenously by a tube inserted into a vein.

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"Intravenous Neutron ™ Catheter Patency Device, November 18, 2011" by Calleamanecer

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