Intravenous feeding
Feeding through a vein. Also called parenteral alimentation or parenteral nutrition.
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- Intravenous immunoglobulin
A sterile solution of concentrated antibodies extracted from healthy people that is administered directly into a vein. Abbreviated IVIG. IVIG is used to treat disorders of the immune system or to boost the immune response to serious illness. Also known as intravenous gamma globulin (IGG).
- Intravenous pyelogram
An X-ray of the kidneys and urinary tract. Abbreviated IVP. Structures are made visible on an IVP by the injection of a contrast material.
- Intravenous tension
The pressure of the blood within a vein. Also known as venous pressure.
- Intraventricular
In the ventricle of the heart or the brain.
- Intravitreous
In the vitreous, the fluid behind the lens in the eye. As in an intravitreous injection.