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Medical Abbreviations
IV
Commonly used in healthcare and medical settings
Literal Meaning
Intravenous
Actual Meaning
Medicine or fluids given directly into your vein through a needle - works faster than pills.
Examples in Context

The doctor noted IV on the chart.

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  • 1Remember: IV means Intravenous
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intravenous
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