transfusion
/træns'fju:ʤn/
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of transferring a liquid from one container to another: This refers to the general process of pouring or moving a fluid between vessels.
- The process of transferring blood or blood components into a person's bloodstream: This is the medical procedure of introducing blood, plasma, or other fluids intravenously to replace lost components or treat a condition.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old winemaking technique involved the careful transfusion of wine from barrels into bottles.
- The accident victim required an emergency blood transfusion to survive.
Advanced Usage
- "Exchange transfusion": A medical procedure where a patient's blood is gradually removed and replaced with donor blood or plasma.
- The newborn with severe jaundice underwent an exchange transfusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Transfuse (verb): To transfer or instill, especially to transfer blood.
- The doctor will transfuse two units of packed red cells.
- Transfusional (adjective): Pertaining to a transfusion.
- Transfusional reactions are monitored closely.
Synonyms
- Infusion: The introduction of a substance, especially a liquid, into the body.
- Transfer: The act of moving something from one place to another.
Related Phrases
- Blood transfusion: The specific process of transferring whole blood or its components into the bloodstream.
- Blood transfusion is a common life-saving procedure in surgery.
Noun
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the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
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the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
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