endovenous

/ɛndəˈvɛnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting a vein, especially in medical treatment or surgery involving the injection of substances into a vein.

“The doctor performed an endovenous laser ablation to treat the patient’s varicose veins.”

2. adverb

in or into a vein

“The medication was administered endovenously to quickly stabilize the patient’s heart rate.”

Synonyms

  • intravenous
  • venous

Antonyms

  • extravenous
  • extrinsic