Endovenous (Adjective)
Meaning
Within or by means of a vein; "an intravenous inflammation"; "intravenous feeding".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The endovenous catheter was inserted into the patient's vein to administer the medication.
- Endovenous laser therapy is a surgical procedure that uses laser energy to treat varicose veins.
- The nurse had to administer the antibiotic through an endovenous line to ensure the patient received the treatment.
- An endovenous access device was used to deliver chemotherapy to the patient suffering from cancer.
- The doctor performed endovenous sclerotherapy by injecting a solution into the affected vein to close it off.