"Intravenous drugs" refers to medicines or substances that are directly injected into a person's veins with a needle. This allows the drugs to quickly reach the bloodstream and have a fast effect on the body.
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«intravenous»
«drugs»
Sentences with «intravenous drugs»
- The subjects were in low - and moderate - risk groups, such as heterosexuals in monogamous relationships, rather than higher - risk groups such as intravenous drug users. (scientificamerican.com)
- The hepatitis C rate here, largely because of intravenous drug use, is 13 percent. (health.com)
- In a previous phase III trial in intravenous drug users, AIDSVAX did not work. (scientificamerican.com)
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